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First Flight Foundation The First Flight Foundation, formerly The First Flight Centennial Foundation, is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization.

The First Flight Foundation, formerly known as the First Flight Centennial Foundation, continues as a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to assist the National Park Service in enhancing the visitor experience at Wright Brothers National Memorial. Beginning as the First Flight Centennial Foundation, we worked with the National Park Service to raise funds for needed capital improvements at Wright Brothers National Memorial and to ensure a legacy of improvements at the Park. The National Park Service and the State of North Carolina partnered with the Foundation to present an outstanding Centennial celebration in December 2003. The 2003 centennial was fortunate to have the endorsement and support of aviation pioneer Harry Combs, and his gift to the American people of a 1903 Wright Flyer reproduction. Mr Combs was one of the 100 Aviation Heroes honored on December 16, 2003, during the Celebration. This assistance has taken the form of raising funds for providing physical improvements that were completed as a prelude to the First Flight Centennial Celebration at Wright Brothers National Memorial in December, 2003. In 2008, the foundation in conjunction with NPS performed the first major repairs on the monument in over 10 years. The facelift included cleaning the interior and exterior of the monument; repointing the mortar; painting the stairs, rework of the dome and beacon; replacement of the mechanical and electrical systems, and the addition of a new external lighting scheme to enhance the architectural design on the granite. Other improvements, educational programs and exhibits that will enlighten the public on the importance of the lives and accomplishments of Wilbur and Orville Wright will be considered for future projects.

10/17/2026

When you really want to experience airtime and beautiful scenery.

Earned. Deserved.
10/15/2026

Earned. Deserved.

Three-time NC State graduate and NASA astronaut Christina Koch has a new exploration project on the horizon: She’s just been named the national space agency’s acting deputy chief engineer, beginning Nov. 1. 👏

Koch will lead NASA’s engineering community, supporting technical oversight, mission readiness and engineering excellence throughout the agency’s programs and projects.

🚀 Read more: http://ncst.at/m41m50ZXPSA

10/10/2026
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10/09/2026

Congratulations

10/09/2026
10/07/2026

Everyone has the dream of flight. Love the enthusiasm. Creativity. Thrill of fun. AI

10/05/2026

🛫 BIG NEWS FOR CURRITUCK COUNTY! 🛬

We are clear for takeoff! Elizabeth City State University is hosting the official Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of the brand-new ECSU Currituck Flight Training Center! ✂️💙

This incredible $8.1 million facility brings high-tech classrooms and a massive aircraft hangar directly to Maple, NC, expanding the workforce pipeline for tomorrow's commercial pilots and aerospace leaders.

The Currituck Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to help spread the word about this landmark development for our region. Come out to celebrate the completion of the facility, tour the dynamic new space, explore the hangar, and connect with fellow community members!

🗓️ Friday, October 23
⏰ 11:00 am
📍 264 Airport Road, Maple, NC 27956 (Next to the Currituck Regional Airport Terminal)

Please RSVP by October 14 - Bar Code on flyer

Tag a fellow business leader who needs to be there! 👇

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3118 N Croatan Highway
Kill Devil Hills, NC
27948

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(252) 491-5165

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