It took the Wright brothers 12 seconds to change the world. What hasn't changed in the 99 years since then is the field where the experiment was conducted.
Residents and donors in North Carolina want to change this through a celebration that will last an entire year "XNUMX years of flying", during which the monument in honor of the Wright brothers will be renovated.
During the coming year, North Carolina plans to present and hold events throughout the state and in the park where the test was conducted, starting today, Tuesday 17/12 - the 99th anniversary of the first plane test.
NASA, the US military, aircraft manufacturers and others will hold displays in the area. A semi-permanent exhibition hall will be put in place in early 2003. A runway will be installed in another part of the field. will allow pilots to come in small planes to discussions and exhibitions.