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Soar into National Aviation Day with an unforgettable experience - take a scenic flight and explore the skies like never before!
On August 19, it's time to celebrate National Aviation Day! This day was created in 1939 by President Franklin Roosevelt in honor of Orville Wright's birthday. So it has been around for over 80 years and is a great way to recognize and appreciate the amazing feats of aviation that have been achieved over the centuries. Whether you're a pilot or an aviation enthusiast, there's no better way to commemorate this special day than by taking to the skies! From planes, helicopters, blimps, hot air balloons, parachutes – whatever your mode of transportation – make sure you get in on the fun and show your love of flight.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1903</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Powered Flight</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, conduct the first successful powered flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1911</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Airmail Service</div><div class='timeline-text'>Earle Ovington makes the first official airmail flight in the United States between Garden City and Mineola, New York.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1939</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Aviation Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaims August 19 to be National Aviation Day, honoring Orville Wright's birthday.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1958</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>NASA's Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is established in the United States, expanding aviation into aeronautics.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1969</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Man on the Moon</div><div class='timeline-text'>Neil Armstrong, a former test pilot, becomes the first man to walk on the moon during NASA's Apollo 11 mission.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Space Tourism Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dennis Tito becomes the first space tourist, marking a new era of commercial aviation and space travel.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit an airshow</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Attend an airshow and experience the thrill of watching aerobatic flight displays, warbirds in action, and modern military jets. Airshows also feature presentations from aviation experts and historians.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Fly a kite</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Fly a kite in honor of National Aviation Day. Kites have been around since ancient times and are an integral part of the history of aviation. Have fun with friends and family while learning about the science of flight.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a hot air balloon ride</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a hot air balloon ride and enjoy the awe of floating through the sky. Hot air balloons are the oldest form of aviation and offer a unique perspective on the world below.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Build a model aircraft</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative by building a model aircraft. Choose from a variety of kits to build replicas of famous airplanes or modify your kit with your own design. You can even purchase radio control kits to fly your plane.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch an aviation movie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up some friends and watch an aviation movie in honor of National Aviation Day. Popular movies include Top Gun, The Right Stuff, and Amelia.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Aviation provides a vital link between people and places</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Air travel is a crucial way for us to explore the world and connect with distant friends and family. Without aviation technology, many of us would be unable to reach our desired destinations in a timely or affordable fashion.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Aviation has allowed businesses to expand globally</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>With air transportation, businesses have been able to establish footholds in markets across the globe. This has helped companies grow their customer base and increase their profits exponentially.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Aviation inspires innovation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Aviation plays an integral role in technological advancement. From the invention of aircrafts that can fly faster than the speed of sound to new air traffic control systems that make flying even safer and more efficient, there are countless examples of how aviation has inspired innovative solutions over the years.</p></div></div>
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