Counting down to December 17, 2003

It's the 100th anniversary of powered flight as first demonstrated by the Wright Brothers! And the celebrations are being planned at:

http://www.centennialofflight.gov

The US Centennial of Flight Commission has launched this Web site to get the word out on the history and future of powered flight and keep track of events planned to celebrate the upcoming anniversary. The site also features a section dedicated to educational activities and programs related to the past, present and future of flight.

One of the special features of the site is the calendar. It will track all events related to the centennial of flight, the history of aviation, and aviation in general. Visitors to the site can propose events for inclusion via the "submit an event" button.

The US Centennial of Flight Commission was set up by Congress to provide recommendations and advice to the President, Congress and Federal agencies on the most effective ways to encourage and promote national and international commemoration of the centennial of powered flight. Its six members represent the First Flight Centennial Foundation of North Carolina; Inventing Flight: Dayton 2003 of Ohio; aeronautical societies, foundations and organizations outside of Ohio and North Carolina, represented by the President of the Experimental Aircraft Association; the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum; the Federal Aviation Administration; and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

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