Tagged: Wright Brothers

The anniversary of powered flight is going to be commemorated in the Wright brothers' hometown.

The Dayton Daily News reports that the 109th anniversary of flight will be recognized in a wreath-laying ceremony Monday morning on Wright Memorial Hill in Dayton.

Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Piel, a C-5 and C-17 cargo jet pilot, will speak at the event. Amanda Lane Wright, a great grandniece of the Wright brothers, and Col. Cassie Barlow, Wright-Patterson 88th Air Base Wing commander, will participate in the wreath laying.

Full episode of WYSO Weekend for November 25, 2012 including the following stories:

- Jerry Kenney speaks with Angie Hoschouer, program director for Goodwill Easter Seals' Radio Reading Services about the broadcasts they provide for the Miami Valley

-Dan Patterson tells the story of the Creation of the Wright Company.

- Conrad's Corner: an Interview with Eric Blanchard

Last year, Governor Kasich proclaimed October fifth Wright Brothers Day in Ohio. On that day, in 1905, Wilbur Wright flew the Wright Flyer for nearly 40 minutes at Huffman Prairie. It was proof that flight was practical.