The original 1903 Wright Flyer [Credit: Library of Congress]
Key Takeaways:
National Aviation Day, observed annually on August 19 (Orville Wright's birthday) since its 1939 presidential proclamation, celebrates the incredible evolution of aviation technology from the Wright Flyer to modern aircraft.
The article suggests numerous ways to commemorate the day, from visiting airports and museums or taking a flight, to enjoying aviation-themed movies, supporting youth STEM programs, and sharing enthusiasm on social media.
It’s National Aviation Day, so do your part and celebrate!
National Aviation Day was established in 1939 through a proclamation from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The proclamation was codified (USC 36:I:A:1:118), and it allows the sitting U.S. president to recognize August 19 as National Aviation Day each year, if so desired.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
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