When you fly do ever think about the history of aviation? I don’t think about it when flying commercial but when I go small airport in the city, Dallas no less, and fly a small Cessna you think about it when you take off and have to take a sharp right to miss the skyscrapers nearby.
I was flying with my ex-husband and his instructor on one of his last check-out flights. His instructor told him to stall the plane. I was so scared, but trusted him to do it right. That is what he spent so many hours training for. Aviation is based on math skills, I learned the hard way when taking flight lessons myself. I failed the test, no surprise when it comes to math.
The next time you fly, think about the history of aviation and how far we’ve come. We don’t think about getting on a plane and there are plenty of planes for everyone.
I can’t let the day go by without thanking the aviators from years gone by for never giving up on making flying a dream come true.
National Aviation Day in the USA 2023
On August 19, National Aviation Day is celebrated across the United States. It is an annual national observance that honors the development of aviation.
The holiday was first observed in 1939, after the proclamation by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. August 19 was chosen on purpose because it is the anniversary of Orville Wright’s birthday. Orville was the younger of the Wright brothers, renowned American aviation pioneers. He was still alive when President first issued the proclamation.
Be sure to fly your flags on the 19th to show your support for Aviation and its history.
Melinda
lookingforthelight.blog 