CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT MEDIA HITS
NAME OF PUBLICATION	CIRC.	DATE	REPORTER	ARTICLE TITLE	REFERENCE
Southern Living	2,546,471	November	Mark Stith	The Wright stuff	Two page overview of the events in NC in Dec. Also mentions the NASM exhibit.
Popular Science	1,485,911	November		100th anniversay of aviation	Speical commemorative issue for the centennial of flight.
AARP Magazine	22,000,000	November		The Wright moves	Travelers wanting to celebrate the centennial of flight should visit North Carolina, Dayton and the new Hazy Center.
Air Transport World	43,099	11/1/2003	J.A. Donoghue	Centennial of flight	Part of a series dedicated to the centennial of flight and the story of the Wright brothers.
Teaching PreK-8	110,000	11/1/2003	Linda Lindroth	The Wrights' flights and beyond	Educational resources regarding the Centennial of Flight. Lists the COFC site as a resource.
Machine Design	180,000	11/6/03		From fabric to plywood	This article lists the materials used in the Wright brothers design.
Machine Design	180,000	11/6/03		Parker - where innovative engineering takes flight	The wright brothers were the first to demonstrate controlled flight through their advanced system of warped wings. The Wright brothers innovations made flight as transportation a second thought.
Rockford Register Star	68,015	11/8/03	Brain Peters	Update on the news	Event listing of the 100 year celebration of the Wright brothers flight and an opportunity to make your own flying machine.
Richmond Times-Dispatch	192,500	11/9/2003	Andrew Petkofsky	Tourism gets a lift in N.C.	As the 100th anniversary of flight approaches, the travel and toursim business in NC is increasing.
The Tennessean	183,240	11/17/03	Katrina Cornwell	Kids' tractor-pulling points champion headed to D.C.	Talks about how local kid is using money to go on class trip to D.C. to see historic landmarks and the Wright Brothers airplane.
CNN.com	20,900,000	11/20/2003	AP	North Carolina: High hopes for flight celebration	NC event organizers are expecting big crowds and a successful event this Dec. Includes quote from Sherry Foster.
CNN.com	20,900,000	11/21/03		North Carolina: High hopes for flight celebration	Earlier events celebrating flight have failed. Organizers of those planning N.C.'s anniversary celebration expect overflow crowds and a healthy bottom line when they're done. Sherry Foster was quoted.
The Philadelphia Inquirer	386,890	11/23/2003	AP	N.C. sees happy landing for Wright fete	NC event organizers are expecting big crowds and a successful event this Dec. Includes quote from Sherry Foster.
Richmond Times-Dispatch	192,500	11/27/2003	Peter Bacque	The dream of flight	Five page color spread on the Wright brothers and the 100th anniversary of flight.
Richmond Times-Dispatch	192,500	11/27/03		Flight in Virginia	Time table of the important points in aviation beginning with the launch of a hot air balloon in 1801 and continuing to the F-18 fighter jet release in 1998.
Dayton Daily News	138,286	11/27/03		Virginia Burroughs; Students help build replica	Second grade students assisting in one of the replicas' construction
Richmond Times-Dispatch	192,500	11/27/03	Andrew Petkofsky	For centennial, it's the Wright thing to do; more than 40,000 spectators may come for flight re-creation	Discussion of the large numbers of individuals who have bought tickets to the celebration of the first flight.
The Cincinnati Enquirer	197,127	11/27/03	John Johnston	As a team, brothers achieved success; the Wrights were fully aware of one another's strengths and weaknesses	Wright brothers' relationship through the years
USA Today	2,250,474	11/28/2003	Laura Bly	Aviation sites pick up speed; the Web is perfect for	COFC site is promoted as a place to go for information and on aviation and the 100th anniversary.
The Pantagraph	115,000	11/28/03	Gail Gaboda	Flight history marked; Ornament to go on sale today	Local artist Fred Mills designed a special ornament to honor the centennial and the opening of A Century of Flight exhibit.
The Hartfort Courant	190,402	11/29/03	Paul Marks	Wright way to fly: Photos cast new light on aviator's work.	The New England Air Museum plan to showcase fifteen pictures to the public of Orville Wright and several associates for the first time.
Dayton Daily News	138,286	11/29/03	Roz Young	100 feet, 12 seconds	A continuation of the story of the Wright brothers: what happened on Dec. 17 - a minute-by-minute take at what they did leading up to their first flight.
Chicago Tribune	621,055	11/30/2003	Michael Kilian	The invention that made our world smaller	A tribute to the Wright brothers and a century of achievements in aviation.
Chicago Tribune	621,055	11/30/03		A century of flight	Time table of the century of flight, beginning with Orville and Wilbur's first flight at Kitty Hawk.
Orlando Sentinel	266,770	11/30/03	Michael Cabbage Gwyneth Shaw	NASA's new plan looks like old one: internal documents indicate the agency's bold agenda could be short on vision and cash	Speculation about the president making the announcement to return to the moon at the Centennial celebration. States that officials say it appears unlikely.
Chicago Tribune	621,055	11/30/03	Jon Hilkevitch	Aviation innovators have unlimited vision, but economics remain unclear	100 years after the Wright brothers first flight, aviation innovators are envisioning a second century. Changes will be difficult because of the economic distress in the aviation industry and because of government regulation.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	11/30/03	Chris Kidder	In case of flyer, control was relative.  Series: first in flight 1903-2003	The original flyer was pretty difficult to control. Weather conditions and low levels of technology make the process difficult.
Smithsonian	2,000,000	December	Andrew Curry	Taking wing: from the Wright brothers breakthrough 100 years ago this month to the latest robot jets, the past century has been shaped by the men and women who got us off the ground	Cover story about the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight.
Boys' Life (Boy Scout Magazine)	1,300,000	December	Bernard Ryan	The Wright boys	Special cover story on the Wright brothers and the 100th anniversary of flight.
Military & Aerospace Electronics	37,000	December	John Keller	The histories of human flight and electronics are closely intertwined	Manned flight is a catalyst for technological development because it captures the imagination.
History Today		December	David Jordan	Wrights and wrongs	Talks about the controversary surounding the Wrights and whether or not they were actually the first to fly.
Advanced Materials & Processes	43,000	December	Walter Griffith	The Wright stuff: materials in the Wright Flyer	Cover story about the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel	257,599	12/1/03	Kurt Ullrich	To the heavens and beyond	Reflects on the Wright brothers' first flight and then talks about the Concorde completing its final commercial flight. Wonders what's next?
Associated Press		12/1/03	Alexa Stanard	British woman lands in Antarctica on round-the-world flight	British pilot attempting to fly a single-engine plane across the globe landed in Antarctica - halfway through her voyage. Her flight coincides with the 100-year anniversary festivities marking Wright brothers' first controlled flight.
The Cincinnati Enquirer	197,127	12/1/03	James Pilcher	Wrights serve as role models	An interview with the author of "The Wright Way: 7 Problem-Solving Principles from the Wright Brothers That Can Make Your Business Soar." He talks about his fascination of the Wright brothers.
Buffalo News	218,385	12/1/03	Jean Westmoore	The Wright choices to celebrate flight	Children's books on the Wright brothers and flight in general
CIO	138,000	12/1/03		First flight	Brief history of the first flight and an announcement of the upcoming celebration.
Rochester Business Journal	40,000	12/1/03	Alexander Soule	Wright plan reproduction crashes	Reports the crash of the plane in the second test run in NC.
Trains Magazine	107,000	12/1/03	Christopher Livesay	The engineer: American Hero	Mentions that the Wrights took the internal combustion engine for its first flight in Kitty Hawk.
Associated Press		12/2/03		ECU research makes Wright brothers photographs clearer	High-tech work on photographs taken near Kitty Hawk 100 years ago offer a clearer picture of how N.C.'s barrier islands looked when the Wright's made their first famous flight. Details once obscure are easier to see because of research at ECU.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/2/03	Catherine Clabby	Photos yield new details on Wrights, Kitty Hawk	High-tech work on photographs taken near Kitty Hawk 100 years ago offer a clearer picture of how N.C.'s barrier islands looked when the Wright's made their first famous flight. Details once obscure are easier to see because of research at ECU.
Orlando Sentinel	266,770	12/2/03		Blurry vision our position: NASA needs a new vision, not the pre-Columbia disaster status quo	Speculation about the president making the announcement to return to the moon at the Centennial celebration. States that officials say it appears unlikely.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel	248,962	12/2/03	Ken Kaye	6-day bash to hail 100 years of flight; Museum to pay homage to Wright brothers' feat	Describes the first flight centennial celebration and the wing opening at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on Dec. 15 displaying the Enola Gay.
Patriot News		12/2/03	Ken Kaye	6-day bash to hail 100 years of flight; Museum to pay homage to Wright brothers' feat	Describes the first flight centennial celebration and the wing opening at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on Dec. 15 displaying the Enola Gay.
Patriot News		12/2/03	Jerry Gleason	Replica built to honor Wrights' 1st flight	Q&A about EAA's replica of the Wright brothers' first airplane. Mentions Ken Hyde and the test flight on Nov. 20 that flew 100 feet.
The Boston Globe	448,817	12/2/03	Peter Canellos	Flying high, going nowhere	The first half of the century grew in leaps and bounds in aviation. Today, most innovation is tailored to the current military needs.
Star-Gazette	4,700	12/2/03	John P. Cleary	Groups team up to launch young fliers	Program created to give one million children a free airplane ride before the 100 year Wright brothers anniversary.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/3/03		Wright replica fixed after crash	Workers mend the broken pieces from a failed re-enactment of a 1903 Wright brothers replica.
Florida Today	88,511	12/3/03	Weona Cleveland	Early aviators made Melbourne their home	Article mentions the 100 year anniversary of flight.
Times Leader	44,705	12/3/03	Seth Borenstein	Brothers who invented the airplane were stubborn, gifted tinkerers	Gives account of the Wright brothers' life story.
New York Post	620,080	12/4/03	Brian Blomquist	Back to the moon: Prez to launch new mission	President Bush sending Americans back to the moon. Article speculates that the announcement could fall on the 100-year anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight on Dec. 17 in Kitty Hawk.
Deseret Morning News	67,248	12/4/03	Carma Wadley	100 years of flight	Legacy and history of the Wright brothers history.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel	248,962	12/4/03	Ken Faye	Sky's not the limit	Multiple celebrations prepared to honor the work of the Wright brothers and the many planes and jets that have helped the US in the past 100 years.
The Daily Oklahoman	222,354	12/4/03	Susan Parrott	Century of flight: FAA stages fashionable celebration; Pioneers' clothing modeled	Fashion during the last 100 years was modeled by designers like Halston and Pucci.
Space.com	1,400,000	12/4/03	Leonard David & Brian Berger	White House Says No Major Space Policy Announcements Planned 'In Near Future'	Speculation of Bush announcement in Kitty Hawk.
Hobart Mercury		12/5/03	Hobart Mercury	Bush plans moon missions: report	Bush might give a speech during the first flight centenary celebration to include mention of a trip to the moon in the not so distant future.
Associated Press		12/5/03	Marcia Dunn	Moon or mars?  Space visionaries hopeful of bold new space policy	Buzz over the possibility that Bush might send the US back to the moon.
Los Angeles Times	979,549	12/5/03		The nation: NASA is working on new vision for missions	Buzz over the possibility that Bush might send the US back to the moon.
The Tallahassee Democrat	51,285	12/5/03	Marcia Dunn	Bold new policy wanted for NASA	Buzz over the possibility that Bush might send the US back to the moon.
The New York Times	1,130,740	12/5/03	J. R. Romanko	Kill Devil Hills, N.C.	Brief informative clip on the festival of the Wright Brothers Memorial.
National Post	246,504	12/5/03	Steven Edwards	Bush expected to target moon, Mars: Red China is new rival: announcement may come at Kitty Hawk	Bush might give a speech during the first flight centenary celebration to include mention of a trip to the moon in the not so distant future.
Orlando Sentinel	266,770	12/5/03	Sara Sheckler	Warbirds take to air for aviation. Museum attractions are offering a "pastport" to lift awareness of the history of flight.	Pass lets people into multiple flight and plane museums.
Orlando Sentinel	266,770	12/5/03	Michael Cabbage Gwyneth Shaw	NASA may take trip back to moon. President Bush might set to unveil revamped goals for the space agency.	Bush might give a speech during the first flight centenary celebration to include mention of a trip to the moon in the not so distant future
Portland Press Herald	72,541	12/5/03		Bush should offer new pledge on plan for space exploration; such a plan would have its critics, but so did President Kennedy's, 40 years ago.	Buzz over the possibility that Bush might send the US back to the moon
The Orlando Sentinel	266,770	12/5/03		NASA may return to the moon	Buzz over the possibility that Bush might send the US back to the moon
USA Today	2,250,474	12/5/03	Traci Watson, Dan Vergano, Rick Hampson	US considers new moon mission; critics say, 'Been there, done that.'  To others, it's a practical step toward Mars	Buzz over the possibility that Bush might send the US back to the moon creates pros and cons.
Edmonton Journal	136,000	12/5/03	Steven Edwards	Bush shooting for moon and Mars: US space initiative will counter China's taikonauts	Buzz over the possibility that Bush might send the US back to the moon and mars in order to beat the timeframe of the Russian initiative.
U-Wire		12/5/03		West Virginia U. students celebrate Wright Brothers' centennial	Students will travel to the Outer Banks to witness the flight of the Wright brothers replica.
CBSNews.com	3,929,000	12/5/03		Moon or Bust?	Speculation of Bush announcement in Kitty Hawk.
CBSNews.com	3,929,000	12/5/03		Will U.S. Fly Back to the Moon	Speculation of Bush announcement in Kitty Hawk.
The Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/5/03		Firepower in Flight	First in series of flight-related series leading up to the centennial of flight - talks about a Carolinian, General Billy Mitchell.
The San Diego Union-Tribune	363,555	12/5/03	Marcia Dunn	Space buffs hope NASA gets clearance to leave Earth orbit	Continued buzz about Bush announcing something at Kitty Hawk on the 17th
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/5/03	Lauren King	Elizabeth City Prepares for Christmas Parade; First Flight Centennial Reflected in Theme of Town's Annual Event	Talks about parade theme: Flight Before Christmas
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/5/03	Shirley Mozingo	To select a site on the Outer Banks, follow the Wrights	Article promotes the Outer Banks as a desirable travel destination and leads with a story about the Wrights and how they explored before choosing the perfect spot.
Voice of America		12/5/03		News Media Speculates on Possible US Manned Flight to Moon, Mars	Mentions that Whitehouse rejected conjecture that announcement would be made at Kitty Hawk.
The Sun Herald	49,218	12/6/03	Kevin Hall	Homegrown flight hero; Brazilians say Santos-Dumont was ahead of Wright brothers	Loyalists argue that Santos-Dumont actually participated in the first public flight.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/6/03		Space to dream	The last flight of American astronauts occurred only three days before the Dec.17 celebration of the Wright Brothers' extraordinary flight.
The Hamilton Spectator	105,765	12/6/03	Mary K. Nolan	Florida dealing for Snowbirds; Landing Lights	John Travolta will be master of ceremonies for the Dec. 17 event and will fly his own Boeing 707. Visitors to the event can also enjoy the Wright brothers monument.
Daily Press	92,434	12/6/03	Chris Woodruff	Briefs- Kill Devil Hills	Sunday is the last day that advance tickets can be ordered by phone or internet for the First Flight Centennial in Kill Devil Hills.
Science News	200,000	12/6/03	Peter Weiss	Wings of change	History of the first flight plus new technology that is in the works.
Austin-American Statesman	188,254	12/6/03	Mei-Ling Hopgood, Washington Bureau	Air and Space wing to open soon; Among artifacts in expanded display with be Enola Gay, space shuttle	Mentions that museum opening coincides with COF celebration
Dayton Daily News	138,286	12/6/03	Roz Young	Successful Day Nearly Ends in Tragedy	Extensive entry from Orville's Diary
The Grand Rapids Press	139,870	12/6/03	Charles Honey	New tales of Wright brothers will take flight; The flight pioneers and their father, Bishop Milton Wright, were involved in a local church dispute two years after their famous flight	Recounts story about Wrights' father, his staunch views and turmoil they caused at a conference
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/6/03	Catherine Kozak	Centennial Planning: Day 1 of First Flight Event Poses Logistical Puzzles	Reviews police and school decisions around logistics of 12/12
The Washington Times	101,001	12/6/03	Robert Redding Jr.	Cathedral to aviation' set to open	Mentions reasoning for the 12/15 opening of the Smithsonian
The Washington Post Magazine		12/7/03	Paul Glenshaw	Remembering how to fly	When the Wright Experience tried to get Wilbur and Orville's contraptions off the ground, they discovered having the right stuff didn't necessarily mean they had the "Wright" stuff.
Associated Press		12/7/03	James Hannah	Stealth bomber primps for coming-out party	Mentions that it will make its public debut on 12/16
Charleston Gazette	53,000	12/7/03	Seth Borenstein	What hath Wrights wrought?	Philosophical article on flight - how it's sped things up and whether man was really meant to fly. It's impact on war - the good and the bad.
Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/7/03	Ed Williams	After century of innovation, the sky's the limit; In 1903 the Wright brothers launched the age of powered flight	Talks about innovations that followed flight, Reviews Langley's attempts to fly and conflicts over Wright Brothers.
Dayton Daily News	138,286	12/7/03	Millie Bingham	Common Cents; Nostalgic Books are in Christmas Demand	Mentions that the books about the Wright brothers are popular this season.
Houston Chronicle	548,508	12/7/03		Mission Wanted; 100 years after Kitty Hawk, let's pick up the pace	Article about the slower and less dramatic pace of aerospace development since the moon shots 30 years ago.
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News		12/7/03	Jill Schensul, The Record, NJ	Innovation Rides Wings of Flight in Aviation's First 100 Years	Lengthy article on the history of flight - includes passenger timeline.
NPR: Weekend Edition		12/7/03	Liane Hansen, Host	Analysis: Listeners' comments	Recaps listener comments on recent Wright brothers piece.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette	248,176	12/7/03		The Wright Brothers had plenty of company	Blurb about Crouch's book.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch	286,665	12/7/03	Jane Henderson	Bookmarks; Looking for the Year's Best Books?	Touts books about Wright brothers and promise of more to come.
The Baltimore Sun	304,244	12/7/03	Amanda Angel	Tory of flight soars to success for writer Librarian: The author of two books on the Wright brothers teaches Hartford County children about the 100th anniversary of the first flight	Author Wendie C. Old teaches local children using her two books on Wright brothers.
The Fort-Worth Star-Telegram	236,639	12/7/03	Charles Caple	Around New York in 30 Days; Next Week: The United States	Promotes The Flight Project, Brooklyn Academy of Music program
The New York Times	1,130,740	12/7/03	Karen Jones	Philadelphia Marks Centennial of Flight	Promotes the Franklin Air Show exhibit
The News & Observer	169,920	12/7/03		What the Wright brothers started	Gives numbers of people in flight, speed, records etc.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/7/03	Jay Price	Town ready to soar	Gives a glimpse into preparations and transformations needed for event. Mentions Wright brothers likely wouldn't have liked all of the publicity. It also gives information for attendees and promotes a 12-page section in the paper.
The Record		12/7/03	Jill Schensul	Upward, then onward; Innovation rides wings of flight	Lengthy article on the history of flight.
The San Diego Union-Tribune	363,555	12/7/03	Marcia Dunn	Visionaries hoping for a bold new space policy	Speculation of Bush announcement in Kitty Hawk.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/7/03	Chris Kidder	Hardships of Outer Banks Didn't Faze Hard-Working Wrights	Tells the story of the Wright brothers - beginning on 12/2/1903.
The Washington Post	786,032	12/7/03	Chalmers M. Roberts	Meeting Mr. Wright; A wartime interview with Orville	Recaps reporters interview with Orville in 1941.
The Washington Post	786,032	12/7/03	Martie Zad	1903 First Flight Still Remarkable	Promotes the History Channels "The Wright Challenge" special.
Tri-City Herald	44,000	12/7/03		Bush may propose new space mission	Speculation that Bush will announce something in conjunction with the centennial.
Time	4,095,935	12/8/03	Kristina Dell	It flies!  100 years ago this month, the Wright brothers got the aerial age off the ground. Here's how	How the Wright brothers built their first airplane. Ends with a timeline of the history of flight.
Scholastic	3,500,000	12/8/03	Sean Price	When man took to the skies	One hundred years ago this month, the Wright brothers gave the world powered flight. Explains who the Wright brothers were and their process for discovery.
Akron Beacon Journal	141,181	12/8/03		Stealth bomber in Dayton will be visible to all; Air Force Museum will unveil first permanent public display Dec. 16	Celebration in conjunction with Kitty Hawk
CNN.com	20,900,000	12/8/03		U.S. eyes return to the moon	Speculation of Bush announcement in Kitty Hawk.
Dayton Daily News	138,286	12/8/03		24/7 - Helping you plan your week	Mentions 4 teams competing to fly replicas on Tuesday featured as the Wright Challenge on the History Channel.
Dayton Daily News	138,286	12/8/03		Legislators Honor Dayton Groups	Sen. Tom Roberts presented resolution to Stephen Wright honoring the group that put together the Dayton celebration.
Deseret Morning News	67,248	12/8/03		Brothers had Wright stuff	Casual piece about the celebration and museum opening as well as expected coverage.
The Wall Street Journal	1,820,600	12/8/03	Greg Hitt	Bush's Re-Election Campaign Seeks to Define Rallying Points	Speculation of Bush announcement in Kitty Hawk.
The Mini Page		12/8/03	Betty Debnam	The Wright First Flight Site	Special issue all about the Wright brothers and Wright Brothers National Memorial.
Associated Press		12/9/03		Highlights in History on 12/17	Timeline
Christian Science Monitor	75,639	12/9/03	Gregory M. Lamb	The Wright Way to Fly	Very technical historical review of what the Wright brothers did.
Greensboro News & Record	91,459	12/9/03	Margaret Moffett Banks	On Wings of Hope; More than 2,000 Sick and Disabled Children Paint Panels for an Airplane in a Project to put Their Artwork in the Public Eye	Children paintings pasted on prop plane that will fly to Kitty Hawk.
Newsday	579,351	12/9/03		A Wright's Writings	A piece by Katharine Wright on "flight, family and an affair of the heart" Katharine is the Wrights' sister.
Newsday	579,351	12/9/03	Donald P. Myers	Her Brothers' Keeper/ With her intelligence, social finesse - and spirit of self-sacrifice - Katharine Wright helped launch her inventor brothers into aviation history	Chronicles Katharine Wright's support of her brothers - tells the story of their relationship.
Omaha World-Herald	200,238	12/9/03		Let's go to Mars; Humans need something greater than themselves to reach for	Speculation of Bush announcement in Kitty Hawk.
San Antonio Express-News	246,782	12/9/03	Jesse Bogan	Rainmaking pact dries up in Laredo; But county judge vows to find a way to keep project going	Compares project to skepticism the Wright brothers faced.
The Cincinnati Post	50,000	12/9/03	Lee Bowman	Century of Flight	Briefly reviews a year of activity and whether the Wrights get their due credit.
The Cincinnati Post	50,000	12/9/03	Lee Bowman	Wright family descendants at center of celebration	Talks about family members who supported their efforts then and now.
The Cincinnati Post	50,000	12/9/03	Catherine Clabby	Replica of original Wright plane flies	Talks about the practice lift off in November and the fact that they wouldn't allow the photo - BE quoted.
The New York Times	1,130,740	12/9/03	Warren E. Leary	They Weren't First, but Their Will to Fly Helped Invent the Airplane	Commemorates other, lesser known experimenters who contributed to the Wright brothers success.
The New York Times	1,130,740	12/9/03	Kenneth Chang	What Does Keep Them Up There?	Review existing argument of what actually keeps planes in the air - Smithsonian curator mention Wright brothers.
The New York Times	1,130,740	12/9/03	John Noble Wilford	Takeoff! How the Wright brothers Did What No One Else Could	Tells the story of the Wright brothers and explores why they may have succeeded. It also details the timeline of flight and the key parts of a plane.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/9/03	Catherine Kozak	B-2, Thunderbirds to fly by event; Vintage, military aircraft will help honor Orville and Wilbur	Reveals the military planes that will share the sky in Kitty Hawk.
Associated Press		12/10/03	James Hannah	Historians: Wright brothers' determination got them off the ground	Tribute to the Wright brothers and their determination.
Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/10/03		Taking wing for an ideal	Part of a series of flight related stories leading up to Kitty Hawk - features Rockwell brothers and Lafayette Escadrille.
Christian Science Monitor	75,639	12/10/03	Amanda Greene	The first ground crew; It took the village of Kitty Hawk, N.C., to help the Wright brothers raise the palne that took the first sustained powered flight	Relates village participation in making the flight happen.
NPR: All things considered		12/10/03	Melissa Block, host	North Carolinian road to Outer Banks reopens	Talks about Hurricane Isabel road damages that are repaired just in time for the centennial.
Professional Engineering		12/10/03		Kitty Hawk replica crash lands	Quotes Ken Hyde in the crash test for the centenary.
Professional Engineering		12/10/03		Technology-Favourable headwind and clever propeller design brought Wright Brothers triumph	Fluent analysis of Wright flyer indicates that they came close to failure but luck and cleverness saw them through.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/10/03	Wade Rawlins	Outer Banks an ideal laboratory	Compares the dunes in 1903 to those of today and talks about their study of wind.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/10/03		The Celebration	Talks about TV coverage for those who couldn’t get tickets.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/10/03		Down East hospitality	Talks about Tom Tate who hosted the Wrights.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/10/03	Jay Price	Legacy draws visitors	Reports economic impact the memorial has had on Outer Banks.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/10/03		A History of Flight	Timeline
The News & Observer	169,920	12/10/03		Then and Now	Compares Kitty Hawk then with Kill Devil Hills now.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/10/03		Albemarle Briefs	Promotes bike to Kitty Hawk in a couple of sentences.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/10/03		Kill Devil Hills, N.C., Celebration takes flight	Reviews the number of people who are visiting Kitty Hawk and quotes residents.
Shreveport Times		12/11/03	John Andrew Prime	Blackbird spy plane to arrive at BAFB today	Blackbird spy plane will hopefully be assembled by the day of the Kitty Hawk dedication ceremony at the Centennial of Flight.
The Indianapolis News		12/11/03	David Humphrey	Project gets off the ground.	Students in elementary do the best they can to replicate the Wright brothers flyer.
The Columbus Dispatch	261,566	12/11/03		A voyage too far; budgetary squeeze makes manned flight to mars seem even more remote	Federal officials wanting a new vision for the space program will have to wait as the President will not make any new announcements during his speech on Dec 17.
Canberra Times		12/11/03		Let's thank the Wrights for powered flights	Historical tribute to the Wright brothers.
Christian Science Monitor	75,639	12/11/03	Gregory M. Lamb	Twelve seconds that changed the world	Extensive article exploring the pluses and minuses of air travel.
Cox News Service		12/11/03		Wright events to begin Friday	Reviews activities for Friday, Saturday and Sunday - by the hour.
Machine Design	180,000	12/11/03	Stephen Mraz	Keep them flying	A look back at some of the devices that have developed over the last 100 years to help pilots aviate, navigate and communicate.
Daily Press	92,434	12/11/03		Briefs: Langley Air Force Base/Hampton/Richmond	Story about raptors coming to town in honor of the centennial.
Dayton Daily News	138,286	12/11/03	Timothy R. Gaffney	Aviation group ready to take off	New Dayton Aviation Heritage Foundation will take the place of Dayton Aviation Heritage Commission.
Herald-Sun	100,000	12/11/03		Reach for the Stars 1903-2003 History of Flight	Timeline
IP Law and Business	20,000	12/11/03	Dan Ackman	The Wright brothers' flights made them famous. Their patent battles made them crazy	Gives patent history of the Wrights.
Los Angeles Times	979,549	12/11/03	Joy Buchanan	Burbank Airport to honor Bob Hope; The facility will be renamed for the late comedian at a ceremony next week marking the centennial of flight	Burbank Airport to honor Bob Hope; The facility will be renamed for the late comedian at a ceremony next week marking the centennial of flight.
Newsday	579,351	12/11/03	Walter J. Boyne	The Wright Stuff	Reviews the pluses and minuses of aviation.
Reuters News		12/11/03		World News for the Week of December 11	mentions 12/17 celebration
The Lexington Herald Leader	113,129	12/11/03		Learning to Fly	Lists numerous organizations of interest for people wanting to know more about aviation.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/11/03	Jay Price	Feisty editor fought for Wright Memorial	Pays tribute to W.O. Saunders who came up with the idea for the monument.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/11/03	Jay Price	12.11.1903	Talks about what the Wright brothers were doing on this day.
The Post-Standard/Herald-Journal		12/11/03		Wright Brothers Program is Saturday	Educational craft program at The Northern Onondaga Public Library.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/11/03	Catherine Kozak	The Countdown Begins; Residents prepare for the; excitement, hassle of big event	Reviews what residents plan to do amid all of the activities.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/11/03	Alan Flanders	Wrights' flight sight torpedoed by a submarine?	Tells how people were watching a submarine being hauled up to Norfolk missed the flight.
Times-Picayune	260,720	12/11/03	Valerie Faciane	Aerial events to mark first flight centennial; Air parades will be on the schedule	Reviews events of the New Orleans Centennial of Flight celebration.
Times-Picayune	260,720	12/12/03		Diversions	The Pan American Air Races-New Orleans 2003 celebration of the Centennial of Flight will compete over Lake Pontchartrain in airplane races like the old days.
The Star-Ledger	407,730	12/12/03	Robert Johnson	Taking flight seriously - the Wright stuff elevates Dayton troupe's tribute	A Dayton Dance troupe will be celebrating the Centennial of Flight with a performance of at least six contemporary selections to be performed in Brooklyn.
Associated Press		12/12/03	William Holmes	First flight is a family heirloom for witnesses' descendants	Descendants of the Wright's gathered to see each other and look at the memorial.
Associated Press		12/12/03		The Wright's story, in their own words	Facts about the first flight from the Wright  brothers and from facts that are known about the first flight.
Associated Press		12/12/03	Justin Bergman	Virginia team set to launch Wright flyer replica	Ken Hyde and other have been working tediously on a replica to fly on Dec. 17.  So far attempts have not been fruitful.
Associated Press		12/12/03	James Hannah	Historians: Wright brothers determination got them off the ground	The history of the first flight with emphasis on the brothers refusal to quit.
The Record		12/12/03	Matthew Verinder	These Wright Brothers' quick to take off in song	Elementary school students are thrilled with a production chronicling the lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright.
CBSNews.com	3,929,000	12/12/03		Wright flight celebration starts	There will be a large celebration including a replica of the Wright flyer this week for the 100th anniversary celebration.
CTK Daily News		12/12/03		Czech amateur builds replica of first biplane Flyer - press	A builder from Tismice in central Bohemia has been able to not only build a replica of the Wright flyer in his garage but has done so with a fraction of the price tag that the American's have spent.  Plus he was able to make it fly.
Associated Press		12/12/03	John Milburn	From Freedom to Wichita: Kansas at vanguard of aviation	Reviews Kansas contributions to making aviation a reality
Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/12/03	David Perlmutt	Where it all happened, events build; Despite year of celebrations, big date of Dec. 17 looms large	Builds expectation for how big the event will be on the 17th
Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/12/03		Soloist drops in	Part of a series of flight stories about North Carolinians and flight: Lindbergh
Cox News Service		12/12/03		Fight exhibits a big draw	Reviews the simulated flights that were a big draw during centennial activities.
Daily Press	92,434	12/12/03		A glimpse of Langley's future	F/A 22 Raptor will perform at Langley on the 17th.
El Paso Times	95,000	12/12/03	Matt Johnson	Santa Teresa museum fetes Wright brothers	Events at War Eagles Museum at the Santa Teresa Airport for the centennial.
Honolulu Advertiser	147,714	12/12/03		Air show among events to mark Wrights' flight	Talks about events in Leeward O'ahu honoring the centennial.
Los Angeles Daily News	177,562	12/12/03		Aviation Expo marks Wrights' first flight	Van Nuys Airport opens doors to free youth aviation to introduce kids to the world of flying.
Newsday	579,351	12/12/03		Queens Neighbors; Wright Stuff	Replica on display of the Wright Flyer.
Newsquest Media Group Newspapers		12/12/03		Happy birthday to aeroplanes!	Relates centennial to flight history in the U.K.
NPR: Talk of the Nation/Science Friday		12/12/03	Ira Flatow, host	Analysis: Future developments in flight	A pane of flight futurists to discuss the future of flight.
The Fort-Worth Star-Telegram	236,639	12/12/03		People Watch	Notes that the Burbank airport will be renamed on the centennial
The Fort-Worth Star-Telegram	236,639	12/12/03	Alan Bjerga	Air apparent; Smithsonian's new museum ready to take flight	Reviews new museum and some of its most notable items and features.
The New York Times	1,130,740	12/12/03	Jack Anderson	For those daring young men in their flying machines	Dance program at the Harvey Theater which honor Wright Brothers' achievements.
The Philadelphia Daily News		12/12/03	Leslie Miller	National Air & Space Museum to open; New home next to Dulles Airport	Article about the new museum.
The Press-Enterprise		12/12/03		Honoring flight through words, tours	Lecture at March Field air Museum as part of centennial celebration.
The San Francisco Chronicle	514,265	12/12/03	Christopher Heredia	San Carlos parade marks anniversary of aviation	Short article on parade.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/12/03	Darren Freeman	Ready for takeoff; After decade of planning, first flight celebration begins today	Extensive article on activities that led up to huge event.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/12/03	Catherine Kozak	First Flight Centennial Ready to Go; Workers rush to put finishing touches on setup for celebration	Gives temperature check of activities as things are getting ready to start - indicates that things are ready to go.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/12/03		North Carolinians brace for first flight celebration	Provides review of residents who are excited and those who are leaving town.
The Wall Street Journal	1,820,600	12/12/03	Steven Milloy	Taste: Wronging the Wrights	Tells story of how the Smithsonian tried for 28 years to convince the public that the Wright brothers didn't make the first flight- claims Langley got the credit.
The Washington Post	786,032	12/12/03	Jacqueline Trescott	The Ultimate Wingding; Smithsonian's new Aviation Museum at Dulles gets off to a flying start	Relays details of opening ceremony of the museum.
USA Today	2,250,474	12/12/03	Shawn Sell	10 great things to take you on a flight into aviation history	10 "must-sees" from the new museum.
USA Today	2,250,474	12/12/03	Jayne Clark	Outer Banks invites Wright fans to take wing	Overview of the celebration and effect of Hurricane Isabel.
Vancouver Sun	237,971	12/12/03		Free open house to mark 100 years of powered of flight	The Canadian Museum of Flight in Langley is having an open house as part of the centennial.
Witchita Eagle	91,173	12/12/03	Bob Curtright	Science Center marks Wright Brothers Centennial	Promotes new exhibit at the Exploration Place - Phase II opens on the 17th and focuses on the evolution of flight.
Arizona Daily Star	107,814	12/12/03		History will take wing at flight celebrations	Information on ways people in Arizona can celebrate the centennial of flight. Mentions activities and events taking place in honor of the 100 anniversary of the first flight.
Associated Press		12/13/03	Margaret Lillard	Wright brother' first-flight centennial events under way.	Week long celebration will include the flying of a $1.2 million replica of the Wright brothers' plane.
CNN.com	20,900,000	12/13/03	Larry Shaughnessy	New air and space annex lifts off	A monument to flight is what VP Cheney called the newly renovated Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/13/03	Shirley Mozingo	Follow the Wrights; when hunting for a home or vacation destination on the outer banks	History of the first flight.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/13/03	Catherine Kozak	First flight centennial	Description of the Centennial of Flight celebration week.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/13/03	Catherine Kozak	Bush to attend Wright event	Bush will make an appearance at the Wright brothers celebration.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/13/03	Lauren King	Local Airport Sees little traffic as celebration gets under way	A normally slow airport will be flooded with dozens of planes with passengers such as the Beach Boys, Michelle Branch and John Travolta. The airport is able to handle larger planes and parking for the large crafts is true challenge.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/13/03	Matthew Bowers	Wild About the Wrights; Chesapeake teacher hoods school onto brothers' flight ventures	Reid Rawls, an elementary school teacher and fan of the Wright brothers, has come up with all sorts of facts about the Wright brothers in his classroom.
Associated Press		12/13/03	James Hannah	Wright brothers' determination got them off the ground	Tribute to Wright brothers.
Associated Press		12/13/03	Justin Bergman	Virginia team set to launch Wright flyer replica	Feature on Ken Hyde's group.
Associated Press		12/13/03	William L. Holmes	First Flight is a family heirloom for witnesses' descendants	Leads with info about the new statue and then talks about various relatives of Wrights who will be at the event.
Associated Press		12/13/03	Marcia Dunn	Hope on horizon 100 after first flight, as president considers new course	Speculation that Bush will announce something in conjunction with the centennial; includes interviews with astronauts, etc. about what they would do.
Associated Press		12/13/03		The Wrights story in their own words	Uses archives from the Wright State University to tell a "real" account.
Birmingham Post	168,000	12/13/03	Harry Hawkes	Antiques/collecting - Golden rules for Christmas present-buying	Promotes centennial stamp.
Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/13/03		Pioneer in jump seat	Part of a series of flight related stories about North Carolinians: Georgia "Tiny" Broadwick.
Cox News Service		12/13/03	Latisha R. Gray	Event spawns another historic flight	Localized story about how Washington state teens and instructors are making their own historic flight to centennial.
Cox News Service		12/13/03	Bob Montgomery	Young Eagles gives lift to 50 area youths	Gives account of the annual Young Eagle program a the Elizabeth City Municipal Airport.
Cox News Service		12/13/03	Carrie Olson	NASA, astronaut urge more space flights	Gives account of Dr. Daniel Barry's speech a the centennial celebration
Cox News Service		12/13/03	Carrie Olson	Pilots, Beach Boys warm cold crowd	Gives overview of day 2 of celebration - quotes many attendees
Detroit Free Press	363,490	12/13/03		Across the nation	Blurb about the activities in Kitty Hawk
The Detroit News	233,085	12/13/03		Wright brothers' ingenuity put world on wings	The Wrights are nothing if not a lesson in hands-on American ingenuity.
Greensboro News & Record	91,459	12/13/03	Seth Borenstein	Preparation led to success	Gives an extensive account of the Wrights' lives and personalities
St. Paul Pioneer Press	191,912	12/13/03		Wright brothers' gala takes flight in N. Carolina	Short paragraph announcing the beginning of activities - briefly describing
The Kansas City Star	273,723	12/13/03		A century of flight; Commemoration of Wrights begins	Brief article on expected activity
The New York Times	1,130,740	12/13/03	Larry Rohter	To Brazil, Orville and Wilbur were fly-by	Speculation that the Wright's were not the first to fly but a Brazilian was
The News & Observer	169,920	12/13/03	Jay Price; Catherine Clabby	Top-flight guest	Recounts activities at the Dare County Regional Airport on the first day of the celebration in Kitty Hawk.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/13/03	Jay Price; Catherine Clabby	Top-flight guest	Tells about transformation of the site since Bush confirmed his attendance
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/13/03	Dee Langston	Albemarle Business: Elizabeth City companies expect big boost from event	Economic benefits of tourism boost for centennial activities
The Seattle Times	239,468	12/13/03	Ron Berthel	Books note Wright brothers' flight	Mentions a few books published to commemorate the centennial
The Seattle Times	239,468	12/13/03	Seth Borenstein	The 12 seconds that changed world history	Tells story of where flight has taken us and how the Wright brothers got us here
Sarasota Herald-Tribune	116,044	12/13/03		Free plane rides today in Venice	Promotes free rides to children 8 - 16 at the Venice Municipal Airport
The Seattle Times	239,468	12/13/03	Seth Borenstein	Brothers suited for invention; Gifted tinkerer, self-educated engineer were perfect combination for solving technical problems of flight	Tells about the gifts and personalities of each of the brothers
The Seattle Times	239,468	12/13/03	Greg Lamm	Celebrating a century; Seattle's Museum of Flight gears up for the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' feat and its own continued expansion	Seattle's Museum of Flight gears up for the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' feat and its own continued expansion
Aviation Week & Space Technology	104,268	12/14/03	Craig Covault	Higher and faster	To commemorate the 100th anniversary of human flight, AvWeek to turned to subject matter experts to predict what we might see in the next century of flight.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel	257,599	12/14/03	James Hannah	100 years of flight	The Wright brothers were the first to demonstrate controlled flight through determination and long hours. Their first flight in Kitty Hawk lasted for 12 seconds and 120 feet.
The Des Moines Register	155,420	12/14/03		Thrills, chills of heading into the heavens	Stane Vande Voorte flew a 1947 Cessna 120 from Pella to Kitty Hawk with his father.
The Arizona Republic	486,131	12/14/03		Bigger and bolder; our stand: forget the moon, go to mars	The president could possibly announce plans related to future space exploration in Kitty Hawk shortly.
Patriot News		12/14/03	Seth Morenstein	In 12 seconds, Wright brothers launched a world-altering force	The history of the event and the impacts that it has created in our culture/society.
Los Angeles Daily News	177,562	12/14/03		History takes flight	Short article briefly discusses the first flight and the new places we would soon be traveling.
The Boston Globe	448,817	12/14/03	Matt McDonald	Historic day gives flight to statewide adventure pilots plan record-setting trip to honor Wright brothers feat	In honor of the approaching 100 year celebration, Doug Barth hopes to take off and land from every public runway in the state of Massachusetts in one day.
Orlando Sentinel	266,770	12/14/03		Florida in flight	During a century of aeronautics, Florida was the launching pad for many significant moments. Discusses the history of flight and Florida's role.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/14/03	Lauren King	Centennial events: Exhibits at celebration offer; chance to take flight virtually	Visitors are able to ride in a spatial disorientation machine at the first flight centennial celebration on Saturday.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/14/03	Mary Ellen Riddle	Art to be donated to dare county justice center	The artist who helped create the Monument of a Century of Flight created some of the artwork that was recently donated to the Dare County Justice Center.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/14/03	Chris Kidder	Wrights prepare fro trial run on kill devil hill	Retelling of the first flight.
The Palm Beach Post	181,312	12/14/03	Ron Wiggins	Even today, 12-second flight hard to replicate	Even today remaking the replica of the 1903 Wright brothers plane is tough. This includes $1.5 million dollars.
The Palm Beach Post	181,312	12/14/03	Ron Wiggins	100 years in flight magnificent men and their flying machines	Kermit Weeks who has opened an enormous airplane museum in Florida will bring some of his planes for the centennial celebration.
Associated Press		12/14/03	Jim Hannah	Wrights' strength of will led to success	The Wright brothers were not alone in the race to invent the airplane, but they might have been flying solo when it came to willpower. They simply refused to fail.
Press Democrat	250,000	12/14/03		Wright brothers; two bicycle shop owners from dayton changed everything	History of the first flight.
Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/14/03		Jack Betts	First US monument to wrights exploits erected in Kitty Hawk in 1928.
Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/14/03	Jack Betts	Kitty Hawk first in US to mark flights	History of the Wright brothers and the first flight.
Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/14/03	Ed Williams	What, I asked, hath Orville and Wilbur wrought?	Comments and opinions about the flight industry in general.
Los Angeles Times	979,549	12/14/03		Hands-on tribute to Wright brothers flight, the unfenced bronze and steel sculpture depicts the moment before ascent	A new sculpture will commend the Wright  brothers on their amazing achievements.
Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/14/03	David Perlmutt	Isolated Kitty Hawk filled different needs at different times.	The Wright brothers needed NC in order to be able to achieve their goals of flight.  They needed the wind and the sand.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch	192,500	12/14/03	Ann Lloyd Merriman	Books pay tribute to this week's centennial of Wright's feat.	Over 20,000 will meet in Kitty Hawk to enjoy the celebration for the Centennial of Flight.
Wichita Eagle	91,173	12/14/03	Beccy Tanner	Innovation, competition and pride set a course toward success	After the Wright brothers aviation was born on the plains of Kansas.
Wichita Eagle	91,173	12/14/03	Margaret Lillard	Sculpture freezes flight's beginning	Many people have enjoyed walking up to the new statue of the Wright brothers and their bronze plane.
The Philadelphia Inquirer	386,890	12/14/03	Seth Borenstein	A firm belief in flight - and science	History of the first flight.
The Kansas City Star	273,723	12/14/03	Seth Borenstein	From perseverance, flight was born	History of the first flight.
The Kansas City Star	273,723	12/14/03	Seth Borenstein	Birth of aviation changed the course of civilization	The creation of the plane has meant so much and changed so much for the world that nothing has ever been the same.
The Bradenton Herald	45,836	12/14/03	Margaret Lillard	Wright brothers soaring in sculpture for flight anniversary	A new sculpture will commend the Wright  brothers on their amazing achievements and people can touch and take pictures with it.
The Bradenton Herald	45,836	12/14/03	Linda O.Connor-Levy	Library soars with Wright  stuff	The anniversary has inspired many to commemorate the important occasion with books for all ages on the brothers.
Akron Beacon Journal	141,181	12/14/03	Ron Berthel	Books	You can purchase a book about the brothers on their famous flight plus books on other aviation feats.
The San Franciso Chronicle	514,265	12/14/03		A century of flight	Facts about the first flight.
The San Franciso Chronicle	514,265	12/14/03	Carl Nolte	Bay area abuzz with magnificent men	Although the first flight was conducted on the east coast, the San Fransico bay area has had its share of aviation contributions.
Chicago Tribune	621,055	12/14/03	Bob Downing	Ohio museum celebrates military flight	Ohio museum has a replica of the Wright flyer.
Chicago Sun-Times	491,795	12/14/03	Deborah Abbott	Fictional stories about flight are the Wright thing for kids	Suggests that parents reading fictional "diaries" of the Wrights to kids as a way to celebrate the centennnial.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/14/03	Joanna Kakissis	Wings carry our dreams	The Wright brothers changed everything when they created a machine that could fly.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/14/03	Jay Price	12.14.1903	History of the first flight.
Reuters News		12/14/03		World news for the week from December 14	Centenary of Wright brothers first successful controlled flight in a powered aircraft.
Newsday	579,351	12/14/03	John Lienhard	Why a plane is not a bird	Many modern machines are modeled after some type of animal.  Tractor=horse.  Plane=bird.  This article parallels birds with the concepts of the Wright brothers.
Times-Picayune	260,720	12/14/03	Peter Mikelbank	The World's Shortest flight; celebrate 100 years of aviation by taking a two-minute jump in northern Scotland.	Mikelbank looks at the pros and cons of the Wright brothers amazing discovery as a travel writer.
Sun Herald	49,218	12/14/03	Matthew Benns	Look, Up in the sky, it's a…	Wednesday is the 100th anniversary celebration to be held in Kitty Hawk.
Reuters News		12/14/03	Jim Loney	Future of flight - you ain't seen nothin yet	The Wright brothers probably never thought of the potential for space weaponry when they were building their flyer.
Akron Beacon Journal	141,181	12/14/03	Marcia Dunn	First-flight galas spark hope for future; enthusiasts hope Bush steers NASA toward Mars	John Glenn will be at Kitty Hawk this week as an honorary member of NASA.
Akron Beacon Journal	141,181	12/14/03		The original Wright brothers airplane first took flight at Kitty Hawk…	The original Wright brothers airplane first took flight at Kitty Hawk, N.C. Dec. 17, 1903.
Orlando Sentinel	266,770	12/14/03	Tim Barker	Few remember Florida's flying first borne on the wings of a Florida business venture.	The Wright brothers had a huge impact but many don't remember the flight of Tony Jannus who landed on water at 55mph.
Orlando Sentinel	266,770	12/14/03	Michael Kilian	Air and space museum spreads its wings	The museum has made more room for planes like the 1903 Wright flyer.
San Jose Mercury News	271,997	12/14/03	Kim Boatman	A high flying tale kids will appreciate	Peter Busby has created a great story retelling the full account of the like of the Wrights both good and bad.
Plain Dealer	373,137	12/14/03	James Ewinger	Wright brothers flight celebration peaks this week 50,000 expected at Kitty Hawk for 100th anniversary of event	Kitty Hawk will be flooded with people who want to see the replica of the first flyer and a new commemorative monument.
Sun-News	1,000	12/14/03	Seth Borenstein	Conquering air; Aviation key to vast array of world events, changes	For many different reasons, the airplane will become the most important creation during the 1900's.
Sun-News	1,000	12/14/03	Alan Bjerga	Museum displays aviation icons; New Smithsonian space opens Monday	Grand museum expands to accommodate larger jets and planes. The museum has accommodated such important works as the original Wright brothers flyer.
Sun-News	1,000	12/14/03	Ron Berthel	Books honor flight's centennial	You can purchase a book about the brothers on their famous flight plus books on other aviation feats.
Cox News Service		12/14/03	Mary Schuiken	In quest for flight, Wrights honored profound principle	Documents that the Wrights focused on control not power, and gives overview of their feat
Cox News Service		12/14/03		Wright Brothers still inspire - 100 years later	Brief overview of celebration and the Wright brothers
The Miami Herald	328,124	12/14/03	Frank Davies	Giants of aviation fly high in new Virginia Home	Gives an overview of the new museum and its highlights.
Sarasota Herald-Tribune	116,044	12/14/03	Lisa Rab	Sarasota woman has connection to Wright brothers	Local woman has letters passed down in her family from Wilbur and Orville; she tells stories that were passed down.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch	192,500	12/14/03	Ann Lloyd Merriman	Books pay tribute to the week's centennial of Wrights' feat	Reviews the different books available to commemorate the centennial of flight.
Centre Daily Times	28,000	12/14/03		Series spotlights 'giving' community	Promotes additional series (to the giving series) in the paper about the Wright brothers and flight
The Lexington Herald Leader		12/14/03	Kevin G. Hall	First-flight fight; Brazilians insist it just isn't Wright	Speculation that a Brazilian was actually the first to fly
The Washington Post	786,032	12/14/03	Ken Ringle	Ready for takeoff; At the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center, An unlimited ceiling for flights of fantasy	Top 10 list of "neat" stuff at NASM-Dulles
The State (SC)		12/14/03		S.C. could have soared into aviation history	Notes that the Wright brothers considered SC beaches for their experiments
The Washington Post	786,032	12/14/03	Peter Bushby	First to fly	Promotes the "First to Fly" book as one of his favorites about the Wright brothers
The Washington Post	786,032	12/14/03		New and notable movies, arts, sports and more	Promotes centennial celebration at NASM
The Tallahassee Democrat	51,285	12/14/03	Orville and Wilbur Wright	Wright brothers tell story of fateful day	Reprints statement that the brothers printed to ensure that the real facts were getting out to the public
The Tallahassee Democrat	51,285	12/14/03	Marcia Dunn	Anniversary of the first flight brings new hope for exploration	Reprints AP story of the future of flight
Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/14/03		Kitty Hawk; the wrights endured harsh conditions on barren shores to pursue dream	History of the Wright brothers.
Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/14/03	David Perlmutt	Gateway to human potential	The plane transformed many aspects of out lives from transportation to art.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution	410,761	12/14/03	Mike Toner	100 years of aviation: What's next? Futurists thing big --- or small	Begins with story of Wright brothers and then tells about possible innovations of the future
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution	410,761	12/14/03	Paula Crouch Thrasher	Traveler's Aid: Magazines	Reviews the December issue of Travel & Leisure which includes a story on the future of flight and the pricing system
Los Angeles Times	979,549	12/14/03	Paul Hoffman	Book Review	Reviews Tom Crouch's book
Cox News Service		12/15/03	Carrie Olson	Locals cheer, but divided on the impact	A moment was taken during the First Flight Centennial celebration to watch a downlink of President Bush's announcement of Saddam's capture.
San Diego Union-Tribune	363,555	12/15/03		Kitty Hawk anniversary	The NPS and the state of NC have organized a celebration to commemorate the first flight. There are also serveral online sites you can visit for information.
Akron Beacon Journal	141,181	12/15/03		In 1904, Orville and Wilbur Wright stand before their second powered airplane	After success at Kitty Hawk the brothers conducted further experiments in Ohio.
Akron Beacon Journal	141,181	12/15/03	Mark Price	Of birds and bees; Medina man helped introduce Wright brothers to the world	Amos Ives Root of Medina was among the small group of people who were able to witness the first flight in Kitty Hawk.
The Weekly of Business Aviation		12/15/03	Kerry Lynch	National Air and Space Museum unveils Hazy Center to public	Hazy Center is now open. Includes a quote from General Dailey about how the centennial has generated a renewed interest in aviation.
The Herald		12/15/03		Scientists look skywards to the digital aircraft of the future	As the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers flight approaches, scientists are looking for advanced technologies to make flying more friendly, especially in crowded airports and terminals.
The Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/15/03		Fare Guy Column	Aviation consultant Alan Winninger wanted to fly people from Charlotte to Maneo on the Outer Banks during the week of centennial celebration with no luck.
Associated Press		12/15/03		Few security problems reported at flight centennial celebration.	Security was added for this weeks celebration including 300 security force members and metal detectors.
Augusta Chronicle	78,000	12/15/03		Rain, wind dampen Wright celebration	Poor weather threw a wet blanket over the festivities of the centennial celebration.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/15/03		Hearty brave soggy Wright celebration	Sunday brought some bad weather for the celebration but that didn't stop 6,300 people from coming to walk past a photo of Orville Wright
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/15/03	Jeffrey Hampton	Hero of aviation speaks about record-setting free fall.	Joseph Kittinger piloted a balloon to a world record altitude of 102,800 feet to receive recognition from first flight centennial heroes committee.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/15/03	Catherine Kozak	Rain puts damper on festivities; only event still staged is concert, moved indoors	Bad weather affects the ceremony in the outer banks.
Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/15/03	Ted Reed	Travel providers in tug of war on the Web	Alan Winniger wanted to fly from Charlotte to Manteo without luck.
Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/15/03		Today	Wednesday is the 100th anniversary celebration to be held in Kitty Hawk.
Cincinnati Post	50,000	12/15/03	Margaret Lillard	First flight fest marred by rain	Bad weather affects the ceremony in the Outer Banks.
Courier-News	20,000	12/15/03		Community Plus	New Jersey Centennial Flight Committee will host a Centennial of Flight celebration at Teterboro.
The Fort-Worth Star Telegram	236,369	12/15/03		National Digest	Visitors to the Centennial of Flight make their way around the Wright brothers monument and vintage aircraft.
The Lexington Herald Leader		12/15/03		World	President Bush participates in ceremonies marking the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers flight.
Los Angeles Daily News	177,562	12/15/03		Show hails Wright Flyer to Mars Rover	A variety of activities are scheduled in Lancaster to celebrate the centennial of flight.
Geelong Advertiser		12/15/03		Wright stuff hailed	This week the US will show its power through the flight of a Wright brothers replica to be conducted after a speech given by the President.
Associated Press		12/15/03	Margaret Lillard	Rain dampens schedule, not spirits, at First Flight celebration.	The rain has not had an effect on the thousands of individuals who have come to watch the dedication of a new sculpture and flight of a Wright brothers replica plane.
Herald-Sun	100,000	12/15/03		US celebrates Wright flight	A replica of the flyer will be re-enacted at Kitty Hawk beach.
Los Angeles Times	979,549	12/15/03	Ron Berthel	From Kitty Hawk to the moon; several new books mark the centennial of the Wright brothers first flight,	Books on aviation and some history books about the timeline of aviation.
Duluth News-Tribune	47,000	12/15/03		Oshkosh, Wis.	EAA involvement in centennial
The New York Times	1,130,740	12/15/03	Anna Kisselgoff	Reaching creativity on wings of trial	Harvey Theater dance project "Flight Project"
The Advocate		12/15/03		Students celebrate centennial of flight story	Schools across the country are celebrating the centennial of flight with stories, essays lessons and presentations.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/15/03	Catherine Clabby	Aviation Pioneer: Joseph Kittinger	Brief profile of Kittinger and his records.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/15/03	John Zebrowski	Cheers, new hope greet news in N.C.	Article about Sadam's arrest but includes mentions the news boosted spirits of National Guard providing security in Kitty Hawk.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/15/03	Jay Price	12.15.03	Account of what was going on with Wright brothers on the 15th
Chicago Tribune	621,055	12/15/03	Ted Gregory	Illinois replica's team has cause to feel uplifted	Profiles group that contributed engine part and is consulting the group hired to make the replica by EAA and Ford
USA Today	2,250,474	12/16/03	Susan O'Brien	Wright flight re-creation gets off ground Wednesday	Wednesday is the 100th anniversary of powered flight. Celebrations have taken place throughout the year and will culminate in Kitty Hawk with the re-creation of the Wright brothers' first flight.
Flight International		12/16/03		Coming of age	The author of this article won a six day trip for two to the centennial celebration.
Associated Press		12/16/03		FBI: Orville Wright claimed woman sought money from him	Orville Wright claimed two months before a fatal heart-attack that a woman posing a as daughter in law continuously tried to received money from him.
Associated Press		12/16/03	Bill Holmes - AP	Descendants of those who watched historic first flight keep experience alive	Relatives and friends look back at the early history of the Wright brothers through new statues and exhibits.
Associated Press		12/16/03	Bill Holmes - AP	Aviation's finest turn out to honor centennial of man's first flight	Overview of the 100 heroes program and presentation on Dec. 16.
Los Angeles Times	979,549	12/16/03	Nancy Robinson	The Kid's Reading Room	This is part two of four in a child's book series based on the life of the Wright brothers
The Washington Post	786,032	12/16/03	Maria Glod	The Biggest Arrival at Dulles; Flight Fans, Protesters Come for Museum Opening	After enjoying the new exhibits National Air and Space Museum, many will be going to watch the celebration. There were some protestors at the museum.
Tampa Tribune	238,176	12/16/03	Kurt Loft	A century o flight	One hundred years ago this week, a 12-second adventure ushered in a new world view. Looks at a century of remarkable aircraft, pioneers and aerial events that have shaped our lives.
The State		12/16/03	Doug Nye	Flying on the wings of invention	History of the first flight.
Newsday	579,351	12/16/03		Tonight on TV	The Wright Brothers Flying Machine examines Wilbur and Orville's personal story and the invention of the airplane.
Newsday	579,351	12/16/03	Erik R. Lindbergh	Student briefing page on the news	Erik Lindbergh wrote a story about his grandfather and it was published the same week as the 100 year anniversary.
Cox News Service		12/16/03	Jim Bebbington	Orville Wright was extorted in final days.	Orville Wright claimed two months before a fatal heart-attack that a woman posing a a daughter in law continuously tried to received money from him.
Reuters News		12/16/03		World news for the week from December 16	Centenary of Wright brother flight is Wednesday.
Detroit Free Press	363,490	12/16/03		Industry report	Wayne County Airport will commemorate the Wright brothers centennial of flight
Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/16/03	David Perlmutt	Wright relatives reuniting	Descendants of the Wright's gathered to see each other and look at the memorial.
USA Today	2,250,474	12/16/03	Dan Reed	Faster jets, smaller aircraft on their way	The history of aviation must thank the Wright's for what they were able to create
The News & Observer	169,920	12/16/03	Joyce Sykes	Getting Involved - Durham/Orange Edition	Wednesday is the 100th anniversary celebration to be held in Kitty Hawk.
Associated Press		12/16/03		FBI: Orville Wright claimed extortion attempt	Orville Wright claimed woman sought money from him
Houston Chronicle	548,508	12/16/03	Bill Hensel	Aircraft can deliver lives and prosperity	Life would not be the same without flying. In the 100 years since the first flight at Kitty Hawk, aviation has played a critical role in shaping society.
Sun-News	1,000	12/16/03	David Perlmutt	First flight memorial turns into reunion; Wright kin gather for centennial	Descendants of the Wright's gathered to see each other and look at the memorial.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel	248,962	12/16/03	Ken Kaye	Welcome aboard	As part of the Centennial of Flight, guests can partake in a free tour of the cosmic muffin.
The Daily Oklahoman	222,354	12/16/03		Celebrating flight	A list of how some cities, states and countires are celebrating the 100th anniversary of flight.
The Washington Times	101,001	12/16/03	Mark Kellner	Airline aims to simplify air travel	The centennial of flight might lead some to reflect on air transportation today.
CNN.com	20,900,000	12/16/03		Aviation's finest honor centennial of man's first flight	The world's greatest living aviation pioneers gathered just steps from where the Wright brothers' first flight took place as part of the First Flight Centennial Celebration.
CNN.com	20,900,000	12/16/03	Beth Lewandowski and Kathleen Koch	A century of romance with flying	Chronicles how flying has changed over the last century.
ABCNews.com	5,970,000	12/16/03	Ned Potter	A tough act to mimic	Groups around the nation are attempting to re-create the Wright brothers' first flight.
ABCNews.com	5,970,000	12/16/03	Gregory M. Lamb	Twelve seconds that changed the world	An overview of how aviation has changed since the Wright brothers first flew.
Akron Beacon Journal	141,181	12/16/03	Bill Holmes - AP	Best in flight tip wings to Wrights; Yeager, astronauts among pioneers saluting 100 years of aviation	The world's greatest living aviation pioneers gathered just steps from where the Wright brothers' first flight took place as part of the First Flight Centennial Celebration.
The Marion Star	15,000	12/16/03		Wright brothers taught students to soar toward their dreams	Teachers are using the story of the Wright brothers to teach students to set a goal, believe it can happen, work hard and achieve their dream.
Cox News Service		12/16/03	Ryan Burr	Cspan bus rolls into EC	Bus was supposed to arrive at the Kitty Hawk celebration but did not because there was no room for the vehicle.
Cox News Service		12/16/03	Bob Montgomery	23,700 salute military pilots, aircraft	Capture of Saddam made the Centennial of Flight even sweeter despite the poor weather.
Cox News Service		12/16/03	Brenda Kleman	Clock counting down to Wright re-enactment	Lots of spectators have come to watch the celebration. Ken Hyde hopes to duplicate the Wright brothers' flight.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/16/03		A hundred years after the first flight	News of the first flight was first announced to the world by the Virginian-Pilot.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/16/03	Darren Freeman	Those in know stake out dunes, others simply pull over, look up	People all over the Outer Banks are enjoying the air shows of the First Flight Centennial Celebration.
The Patriot Ledger	77,311	12/16/03	Mary Maden	The first flight; the Wright brothers change history, get off ground	Story of the Wright brothers and the first flight.
The Commercial Appeal	161,571	12/16/03		Flowered flier	The Portraits of Hope plane was painted by sick children across the country.
Centre Daily Times	28,000	12/16/03		Experts try to recreate Wright brothers' plane	Some of the most experienced pilots in the country are attempting to rebuild the 1903 Wright Flyer in honor of the 100th anniversary of the first flight.
USA Today	2,250,474	12/17/03		Celebrating the day that man took wing; Commemorations of the first airplane flight culminate today, the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' achievement	Photo spread of the First Flight Centennial Celebration in NC.
New York Times	1,130,740	12/17/03	Matthew Wald	Re-enactment marks centennial of flight flight	A replica of the Wright brothers' 1903 Wright Flyer will try to take off at 10:35 am today from the original site, 100 years to the minute after the original.
The Wall Street Journal	1,820,600	12/17/03	Scott McCartney	The middle seat: Wright brothers' patent battle	The Wright brothers will receive a great deal of attention today, but one important part will likely receive little attention - the fight over the patent of the airplane.
Associated Press		12/17/03	Jennifer Loven	Bush: U.S. will keep leading in flight	Offers highlights from President Bush's speech on the 100th anniversary of flight in NC.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel	257,599	12/17/03	Matthew Wald	Re-enactment marks centennial of flight flight	A replica of the Wright brothers' 1903 Wright Flyer will try to take off at 10:35 am today from the original site, 100 years to the minute after the original.
Chicago Sun-Times	491,795	12/17/03	George Will	Kitty Hawk raised our ambitions sky high	The Wright brothers' 12 second flight 100 years ago has changed everything.
Fort Worth Star Telegram	236,639	12/17/03	Jeff Fegan	Soaring for three decades	Dallas Fort Worth Airport is celebrating it's 30th anniversary in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight.
Fort Worth Star Telegram	236,639	12/17/03	Seth Borenstein	To greater heights	The airplane hasn't just changed travel, it's changed the way we live our lives.
Los Angeles Times	979,549	12/17/03	Scott Gold	Lifted on wings of a legend	Talks about the 100th anniversary of flight and aviation history in Texas.
Los Angeles Daily News	177,562	12/17/03		Soaring exhibit in Lancaster Museum, gallery chock full of displays, activities marking aviation anniversary	The 100th anniversary of manned flight will be celebrated today with activities and displays at the Lancaster Museum/art gallery.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette	248,176	12/17/03	George Will	Up, up and away at Kitty Hawk 100 years ago today the world was changed	The Wright brothers' 12 second flight 100 years ago has changed everything.
The Cincinnati Post	50,000	12/17/03	George Will	Farther, faster, higher	The Wright brothers' 12 second flight 100 years ago has changed everything.
The Cincinnati Post	50,000	12/17/03		Something in the air	It was 100 years ago that man first flew and what followed was nothing short of a revolution.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer	155,813	12/17/03	George Will	100 years after Kitty Hawk, mobility is pretty ho-hum	The Wright brothers' 12 second flight 100 years ago has changed everything.
Reuters News		12/17/03	Jim Loney	Wrights' first flight re-enactment a dud	The Wright Flyer did not take off during the celebration. Mentions Bush's visit and remarks, as well as some of the other dignatries and aviation pioneers present for the celebration.
Augusta Chronicle	78,000	12/17/03	Preston Sparks	100 years in the air	It was exactly 100 years ago today that man first flew. Discusses Augusta's aviation history.
The Christian Science Monitor	75,639	12/17/03	Mark Sappenfield	Onward and upward; what's next for aviation in 21st century?	The Wright brothers looked to the skies and imagined man could fly. Talks about the achievements of the last century and imagines what the future will bring.
The Seattle Times	239,468	12/17/03	Mark Sappenfield	Onward and upward; what's next for aviation in 21st century?	The Wright brothers looked to the skies and imagined man could fly. Talks about the achievements of the last century and imagines what the future will bring.
The Seattle Times	239,468	12/17/03	Bill Holmes - AP	Flying legends turn out to honor Wrights; Six day celebration climaxes today with Bush speech, 1903 flight re-enactment	Overview and highlights of the First Flight Centennial Celebration.
Tulsa World	145,000	12/17/03	D.R. Stewart	Tulsa, Okla. honors Wright brothers' anniversary	Tulsa is celebrating the 100th anniversary of flight in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the Tulsa Airport.
The Boston Globe	448,817	12/17/03		The spirit of Icarus	The Wright brothers flight sparked an explosion in creativity and innovation.
Chicago Daily Herald		12/17/03		Celebrating flight; Wright brothers honored 100 years after historic takeoff	Events are scheduled around the U.S. for the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight.
Wichita Eagle	91,173	12/17/03	Bill Holmes - AP	Aviation's all time greats pay tribute to Wrights	Overview of the 100 heroes program and presentation on Dec. 16.
Augusta Chronicle	78,000	12/17/03	AP	Aviation heroes salute pioneers	Overview of the 100 heroes program and presentation on Dec. 16.
CNN.com	20,900,000	12/17/03		Aviation at a crossroads	Interview with pilot an actor John Travolta.
The Star-Ledger	407,730	12/17/03		A century of flight	On Dec. 17, 1903, mankind earned its wings and reached for the heavens.
The Florida Times-Union	171,856	12/17/03	Walter Jones	Wright brothers: 100 years later	Aviation groups and museums across the country are holding special events to celebrate the centennial of flight. Mentions COFC Web site as a resource.
Green Bay Press-Gazette	54,151	12/17/03		Wright flight takes us from canvas to stealth	The spirit of innovation is still very much alive today, from amateur airplane builders to the military.
Great Falls Tribune	34,000	12/17/03	JoDee Black	Freedom of flying keeps the big sky buzzing	Since the Wright brothers' first flight, the sky has beckoned flocks of recreational and professional pilots.
Wired	539,963	12/17/03	AP	Wright Flyer replica fails to fly	The Wright Flyer did not fly during the attempted re-creation of the first flight, but the crowd was still happy to be present for such an historic day.
The Commercial Appeal	161,571	12/17/03	Grant Halverson	Flight of fancy	Photo of Erik Lindbergh attending the First Flight Centennial Celebration.
The Detroit Free Press	363,490	12/17/03	Bill Holmes - AP	Centennial celebration: the sky was no limit	Overview of the 100 heroes program and presentation on Dec. 16.
The Cincinnati Enquirer	197,127	12/17/03	Bill Holmes - AP	Aviation's finest honor centennial of man's first flight	Overview and highlights of the First Flight Centennial Celebration.
The Cincinnati Post	50,000	12/17/03	Jan Perry	Saluting brothers who gave us flight	One hundred years ago, the Wright brothers did what others had only dreamed about.
The Plain Dealer	373,137	12/17/03	Jim Ewinger	Years of research produce 03 Flyer	The 1903 Wright Flyer reproduction, built by Ken Hyde and the Wright Experience, is the culmination of 10 years of research and work.
Chicago Sun-Times	491,795	12/17/03	Bill Holmes - AP	America's aviation heroes gather to honor Wright brothers	Recap of the 100 heroes program, presentation and honorees.
Newsday	579,351	12/17/03	Tom Incantalupo	Flying into the future	As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of flight it is certain that aviation in the future will change.
Houston Chronicle	548,508	12/17/03	Bill Holmes - AP	Aviation's giants honor Wrights	Recap of the 100 heroes program, presentation and honorees.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/17/03		We'd like to set the record straight, a century later	The Virginian-Pilot remembers the story they ran Dec. 18, 1903 and corrects the mistakes they printed.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/17/03	Catherine Kozak	The scoop of the century; Virginian-Pilot account of first flight became a journalism classic	Story of how the story of the Wright brothers first flight was told in 1903.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/17/03		The right stuff x 100; the First Flight Centennial Commission names '100 heroes of aviation'	The 100 heroes selection committee chose individuals from the international aviation community based on the roles they played in aviation.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/17/03	Catherine Kozak	NC honors the heroes of aviation; pioneers of the sky urge youths to carry on exploration	From hang glider to moon walker, the nobility of the aviation world was honored Tuesday during the First Flight Centennial Celebration.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/17/03	Chris Kidder	Breakthroughs that conquered the skies	Today we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first flight. What is also important, however, is the work that led up to the first flight and the contributions the Wright brothers made to science and aviation.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/17/03	Diane Tennant	Those magnificent men and their flying machine	Historical information on the Wright brothers and their first flight.
The Republican		12/17/03	George Graham	Flight celebrated over the state	An account of how the centennial was celebrated in Massachusetts.
Deseret Morning News	67,248	12/17/03	Tim Gaffney	Wright festivities ready to take flight	A preview of what the Dec. 17 celebratory events on the Outer Banks.
The Roanoke Times	100,529	12/17/03	Cody Lowe	First flight centennial celebration draws more than 28,000	A near capacity crowd was present at Wright Brothers National Memorial on Dec. 16 to honor the heroes of aviation.
Patriot News		12/17/03	Bill Holmes - AP	Pioneers of aviation gather to honor those who flew first	Overview of the 100 heroes program and presentation on Dec. 16.
Rochester Business Journal	40,000	12/17/03	Alexander Soule	Lousy weather hinders prof's flight	RIT professor Kevin Kochersberger was not able to fly because of the weather.
The Washington Times	101,001	12/17/03		They knew it would fly	The Wright brothers achieved their dream through determination, creative thinking and exhaustive testing.
The Washington Post	786,032	12/17/03	Don Phillips	The pilot's role goes from daring to dull	The role of a pilot is much different today than it was when the Wright brothers first flew. One hundred years from now, at the bicentennial of flight, experts say that planes may not carry pilots at all.
The Washington Post	786,032	12/17/03	Michael Ruane	Hail to conquerors of the air; Va. man's flyer set to take  wing on centennial of Wright flight	The Wright Experience's reproduction 1903 Wright Flyer will be the centerpiece of the culmination of the centennial of flight celebration.
The Washington Post	786,032	12/17/03	Joel Achenbach	Look! Up in the air! It's a plane! The joy of flight	Even after 100 years, flight is still beautiful, you just have to look at it in the right way.
The Washington Post	786,032	12/17/03	Hannah Schardt	Looking for Mr. Wright	The Wright brothers are the stars of a new exhibit at the VA Air & Space Center in Hampton which opened in time for the centennial of flight.
The Washington Post	786,032	12/17/03	George Will	The flight of the century	The Wright brothers' 12 second flight 100 years ago has changed everything.
The State		12/17/03	George Will	What the Wrights have wrought	The Wright brothers' 12 second flight 100 years ago has changed everything.
Grand Forks Herald	32,591	12/17/03	Bill Holmes - AP	Pioneers mark centennial of Wright brothers flight; ex-astronauts, others pay homage	Overview of the 100 heroes program and presentation on Dec. 16.
St. Paul Pioneer Press	191,912	12/17/03		100 years of aviation: Wright brothers' far reaching legacy	The 100th anniversary of flight gives us the opportunity to remember that it's not just about flight - it's about curiosity, self-confidence, and the mastery of fantasy.
St. Paul Pioneer Press	191,912	12/17/03	Seth Borenstein	The Wright brothers flew, and the human spirit soared	The Wright brothers first flight transformed our lives and captured the human spirit.
Charlotte Observer	242,082	12/17/03	David Perlmutt	Sculpture depicts Wrights, helper	A life size bronze sculpture of the Wright brothers first flight was dedicated at Wright Brothers National Memorial.
The Kansas City Star	273,723	12/17/03		Innovation in flight celebrated	Near the spot where the Wright brothers launched their flight into history, aviation pioneers gathered to salute them and inspire a new generation.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/17/03	Jay Price	Just dropping in	Story about the skydivers at the First Flight Centennial Celebration.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/17/03	Jay Price	The right sisters for World War II	Tells the story of the WASPS, several of whom will be present in the Outer Banks to celebrate the centennial.
Cox News Service		12/17/03	Colby Underwood, Brenda Kleman	Weather may spoil re-enactment	The final day of the First Flight Centennial will go on today rain or shine, but a planned re-enactment of the Wright brothers' first flight may be scrapped if weather conditions are too bad.
Cox News Service		12/17/03	Colby Underwood	Glenn: Completing Space Station should be NASA's priority	At the First Flight Centennial Celebration, space pioneer John Glenn said that the completion of the International Space Station should be NASA's main priority.
Associated Press		12/17/03		Oregon plated a part in Wright brothers' flight	Discusses Orgeon's connection to the Wrights. The Wright's father, Milton Wright, was the first teacher and the founder of Sublimity College.
The Tallahassee Democrat	51,285	12/17/03	Gerald Ensley	Wright brothers' feat led to Tallahassee growth	Aviation changed America, and Tallahassee. Today is the 100th anniversary of flight, which has impacted us tremendously.
The Tallahassee Democrat	51,285	12/17/03	George Will	On a wing and a prayer; a flight of fancy on a windswept field	The Wright brothers first flight changed everything - including commerce, art and war.
The Daily Reflector	23,000	12/17/03	Ginger Livingston	ECU exhibit on display at Wright celebration	Hidden images found in photographs taken by the Wright brothers 100 years ago areon display today at Wright Brothers National Memorial.
Associated Press		12/18/03	Margaret Lillard	Wright brothers re-enactment fails	Despite the failed re-enactment, aviation enthusiasts were happy to be there to celebrate the 100th anniversary of flight.
Associated Press		12/18/03	Margaret Lillard	Crowd satisfied though Wright flight redo grounded by weather	Overview of the event and crowd reaction on Dec. 17.
The Baltimore Sun	304,244	12/18/03	Johnathon Briggs	Wright first flight grounded; weather conditions at Kitty Hawk limit replica to 1 second in the air	Recap of the Dec. 17 event in NC.
The Washington Post	786,032	12/18/03	Michael Ruane	History can't repeat itself; Wright replica unable to take off during 100th anniversary of famous flight	A wrap up of Dec. 17 events in NC.
The Washington Post	786,032	12/18/03	Michael Ruane; Guy Gugliotta	With first flight, a great line had been crossed	Overview of Bush's comments. Also remarks on the political dignitaries and aviation heroes in attendance.
Akron Beacon Journal	141,181	12/18/03	Michael Ruane	History can't repeat itself; Wright replica unable to take off during 100th anniversary of famous flight	A wrap up of Dec. 17 events in NC.
The Detroit News	233,085	12/18/03	Gregg Krupa	Wright flight goes all wrong	The plane did not fly on Dec. 17, but it seemed oddly appropriate on a day about perservance.
The Detroit News	233,085	12/18/03	Gregg Krupa	Bush: Flight reflects U.S. dream	Highlights from speech by President Bush.
The Santa Fe New Mexican	25,000	12/18/03		What Wrights started is still growing, thrilling	The Wright brothers would have never expected what followed fom that first flight, and what's possible for the future is even more thrilling.
Chicago Tribune	621,055	12/18/03	Jon Hilkevitch, Michael Kilian	Not quite Wright weather symies attempt to replicate brothers 1903 historic flight	Not quite Wright weather symies attempt to replicate brothers 1903 historic flight
Chicago Sun-Times	491,795	12/18/03	Lee Bowman (Scripps)	Miracle at Kitty Hawk goes unrepeated; Commemorator gets just 6 inches off the ground but he's happy	Recap of the flight attempt. Includes comments from Kevin Kochersberger.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel	248,962	12/18/03	Jon Hilkevitch, Michael Kilian	Not quite Wright weather symies attempt to replicate brothers 1903 historic flight	Not quite Wright weather symies attempt to replicate brothers 1903 historic flight
The Roanoke Times	100,529	12/18/03	Cody Lowe	One flightless splash for man, one endless dream for mankind	Recap of the Dec. 17 program and events.
News & Observer	169,920	12/18/03	Wade Rawlins; Jay Price	Bush lauds Wrights but is mum on space	On the ground where man first flew, President Bush hailed the Wright brothers' achievement and said the US would continue to lead in flight.
The Tennessean	183,240	12/18/03	Ian Demsky	Tennessee woman among honored	A Tennessee woman, Sonia Bosin, was among those honored as aviation pioneers in NC.
The Tennessean	183,240	12/18/03	Leon Alligood	Flying has changed our lives	We have come a long way since the Wright brothers' first flight 100 years ago.
Los Angeles Daily News	177,562	12/18/03	Jim Skeen	Wrights' first flight noted in the region	Mentions celebratory activities that took place at Edwards Air Force Base.
Los Angeles Times	979,549	12/18/03	Nancy Robinson	The Wright flight	A story for kids about the Wright brothers.
Los Angeles Times	979,549	12/18/03	Tom Incantalupo	Flight tribute fails to get off the ground; too much rain, too little wind foil a re-creation of the Wright brothers' historic 1903 lift off	Provides an overview of the flight attempt.
The Cincinnati Post	50,000	12/18/03	Lee Bowman (Scripps)	Replica of Flyer fails to fly	Recap of the celebratory events in NC Dec. 17.
The San Diego Union-Tribune	363,555	12/18/03	AP	Heroes of aviation toast Wrights' feat	Overview of the 100 heroes program and presentation on Dec. 16.
Newsday	579,351	12/18/03	Tom Incantalupo	Flight tribute fails to get off the ground; too much rain, too little wind foil a re-creation of the Wright brothers' historic 1903 lift off	Provides an overview of the flight attempt.
Akron Beacon Journal	141,181	12/18/03	Andrea Misko	Tribute to flight lifts off	Akron-Canton Airport celebrated the 100th anniversary of flight with the dedication of the airport's new Aviation Park.
Peoria Journal Star		12/18/03	Brandon Coutre	A century of flight	Illinois aviation enthusiasts celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers first flight.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution	410,761	12/18/03	Peter Scott	Flight exhibit pays tribute to Wrights	Everything from a replica 1902 glider to Jet Star cockpit was on display at the centennial of flight celebration in Atlanta.
NPR		12/18/03	Bob Edwards, host	Analysis: Advances in manned flight and the future of the space program	President Bush was among the thousands on hand in Kitty Hawk for the centennial celebration. Also present was Buzz Aldrin, who spoke about the future of space travel. (Aldrin interview)
St. Petersburg Times	354,869	12/18/03	Bill Adair	Without wind, history can't be repeated	Mother Nature was no help in the re-enactment flight in Kitty Hawk, NC on Dec. 17. Includes a recap of the celebratory activities.
Richmond Times-Dispatch	192,500	12/18/03	Andrew Petkofsky	Some unfriendly skies, but it's still all Wright	Rain and lack of wind may have deflated the re-creation, but the air still remained amicable in the Outer Banks on the 17th.
The Boston Globe	448,817	12/18/03	Marcella Bombardieri	MIT pranksters wing it for Wright celebration; flyer placed atop school's dome	The official celebration of the Wright brothers first flight took place in NC, but students at MIT created their own celebration by placing a Wright flyer replica atop the institute's Great Dome.
News-Press	22,000	12/18/03	Denes Husty	Students honor Wrights' flight	Not even bad weather could dampen the spirits of local students during the centennial of flight celebration in NC.
The Daily Reflector	23,000	12/18/03	Ginger Livingston	Greenville residents marvel at being present for flight centennial events	Recap of the First Flight Centennial Celebration. Discusses the role that local people played and their reactions to the event.
Courier-Post		12/18/03	Tim Zatzariny	S.J. native celebrates flight anniversary	A Marine pilot with local ties flew in Wednesday's celebration of the 100th anniversary of flight in NC.
Cox News Service		12/18/03	Ryan Burr	Lack of wind kept replica on the ground	Overview of the Dec. events. Mentions that although the plane did not fly, the crowd remained enthusiastic.
Cox News Service		12/18/03	Ryan Burr	Bush visits centennial, pays tribute to Wrights	Overview of President Bush's visit to NC.
Cox News Service		12/18/03	Ryan Burr	Combs donates replica of Flyer to Park Service	Harry Combs, who was honored as an aviation hero, donated a replica of the Wright Flyer to the NPS.
Oshkosh Northwestern	22,850	12/18/03	Jim Collar	EAA celebrates century of flight	Overview of how the EAA celebrated the centennial - both in NC and Wis.
The Seattle Times	239,468	12/18/03	Tom Incantalupo	Flight centennial has damp ending	Provides an overview of the flight attempt.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/18/03	Catherine Kozak	First Flight Centennial; This time, not quite Wright; Modern day pilot stymied by fickle winds, rainy weather on historic day in NC	Recap of the centennial of flight celebration and the culminating events on Dec. 17.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/18/03	Catherine Kozak	Bush's speech makes no reference to space program	Highlights from speech by President Bush.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/18/03	Darren Freeman, Lauren King	Weather foils flight	Overview of the program and events on Dec. 17.
Adelaide Advertiser		12/18/03	Bill Holmes - AP	Stars of the sky salute spiritual heroes	Overview of the 100 heroes program and presentation on Dec. 16.
Journal & Courier		12/18/03	Jim Schenke	Celebration honors Wrights' historic flight	In NC, weather prevented the re-enactment of the first flight. Nothing, hoewver, stopped the centennial celebration at Purdue, where participants ranged from 18-year old students to 84-year old professors.
The Daily Advance		12/18/03		Wright legacy: Flight, power of persistence	Wed.'s flight was a perfect example of te difficulty the Wright brothers faced, and a lesson in persistence, ingenuity and purpose.
The Press-Enterprise		12/19/03	Sandra Stokley	Chronicling history of flight	Riverside Airport is celebrating the centennial of flight with a mural depicting the history of flight.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/19/03	Chris Kidder	After Wrights' success, the skies were conquered	Discusses the Wright brothers attempts to fly, as well as some of the other early aviators who were attempting to fly at that time.
The Fort-Worth Star Telegram	236,639	12/19/03	Scott Gold	Flight of fancy	Talks about the 100th anniversary of flight and aviation history in Texas.
The Philadelphia Inquirer	386,890	12/19/03	Pauline Pinard Bogaert	Guests hear lore of the Wright flight	The Franklin Institute celebrated the 100th anniversary of flight with exhibits and a special lecture by James Tobin.
The Herald		12/19/03		Let's hear it for manned flight	Discusses just how hard it was for the Wright brothers, and what an accomplishment that first flight was.
The Washington Post	786,032	12/19/03	Don Phillips	New equipment takes weight of pilots	Thousands of people gathered in NC to celebrate the 100th anniversary of flight. Today's pilots face different challenges.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/19/03	Shirley Mozingo	Outer Banks has more than its share of historic places	The First Flight Centennial has drawn the world's attention to the Outer Banks.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/19/03	Catherine Kozak	Party's over; clean up takes center stage	Now that the First Flight Centennial Celebration is over the clean up and break down has begun.
The News & Observer	169,920	12/19/03		A centennial success	In spite of the rain, the celebration paid appropriate homage to NC's aviation history and the future of flight.
CNN.com	20,900,000	12/19/03		VIPS honor first flight centennial; effort to re-enact flight falls short	The re-enactment of the Wright brothers' first flight was not to be, but neither the failed flight or the weather dampened the spirit of the crowd.
Dayton Daily News	138,286	12/19/03	Jim DeBrosse	Inventing Flight now only $200,000 in debt	Inventing Flight continues to work to reduce debt from July's celebration.
The News Journal		12/19/03		Our view	The Wright brothers created the amazing modern aviation industry that changed, and shrank, the world.
The Kansas City Star	273,723	12/20/03	George Will	Wright brothers ushered in the modernist movement in its many forms	The Wright brothers first flight changed everything - including commerce, art and war.
Star-News	34,000	12/20/03	Gareth McGrath	The Wright place to be, but what's it's name?	Discusses the difference between Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills.
Winston-Salem Journal	190,420	12/20/03		Grounded	The Wright Flyer did not get off the ground for the Centennial of Flight celebration, but the crowd still cheered.
Kitchener-Waterloo Record		12/20/03		A famous flight to a new world	As we enter the second century of flight,we can only let our imaginations soar as to what aeronautical feats we will celerbate 100 years from now.
The Virginian-Pilot	201,041	12/20/03	Michelle Wagner	First flight: tourism spending averaged $64 per visitor per day	Tourism in the Outer Banks experienced a major boost during the First Flight Centennial by at least $1.2 million per day.
The Knoxville News-Sentinel	120,180	12/20/03	Georgiana Vines	Vouching for a senator all in line of special duty	Recounts the First Flight Centennial experiences of media volunteer and NPS representative Nancy Gray.
Birmingham Post	168,000	12/20/03		Week in pictures	Photo of pilot Kevin Kochersberger attempting to fly the Wright Flyer on Dec. 17.
Denver Post	301,107	12/21/03	Ed Quillen	It's been 100 years since two brothers first got a machine aloft	A look back at what's good, and bad, from this first century of flight.
Akron Beacon Journal	141,181	12/21/03		First flight; the Wright brothers changed our lives as few others have	The difficulties the Wright brothers endured were reinforced Wed. when an exact replica attempted to get airborne.
The Roanoke Times	100,529	12/21/03	Cody Lowe	Here's one more cause for celebration	The Wright brothers accomplishments were a triumph of the human spirit.
The Philadelphia Inquirer	386,890	12/25/03	Reid Kanaley	Marvel at man's first flight	Virtual flight - a look at Web sites highlighting the centennial of flight.
The Washington Times	101,001	12/25/03	Joseph Szadkowski	Tribute lifts flight fans to cloud nine	More than 30,000 people spent five days immersed in science, technology, and history during the First Flight Centennial Celebration.
The Hartford Courant	190,402	12/26/03		Damned if they ain't flew	The Wright brothers are the perfect story of the little guy changing the world. Today, it is mind boggling to think that we went from the sands of Kitty Hawk to the moon in less than a century.
Rocky Mount Telegram	14,000	12/28/03		Celebrating 100 years of flight	We owe a great deal of gratitude to the Wright brothers for opening up possibilities no one thought was possible.
The Philadelphia Inquirer	386,890	12/28/03	Susan Weidener	Class uses Wright centennial to illustrate wonders of flight	Third grade classes at Merion Elementary School participated in an eight-week program called "the Wright Stuff" to learn about the Wright brothers and flight. Mentions the COFC Web site as a source they used.
Democrat  & Chronicle		12/18/03	Greg Livadas	Living the Wrights' experience	Interview with pilot Kevin Kochersberger about his experience as the pilot of the century.
Rocky Mountain News	301,004	12/30/03	Dahlia Jean Weinstein	Hundreds wing it for Wright stuff	Inclement weather in NC reminded us just how difficult the Wright brothers flight was. Also talks about events held in Denver to celebrate the anniversary.
The Daily Advance		12/31/03		Top 10 stories for 2003	The centennial of flight is listed as the 3rd biggest story of the year.
Cox News Service		12/31/03	Carrie Olson	Wright Flyer flops, celebration soars	Although the re-enactment of the Wright brothers' first flight failed to get off the ground, the First Flight Centennial was a soaring success.
Dayton Daily News	138,286	12/31/03		Dayton turned corner in 2003	The centennial of flight celebration helped to put Dayton on the map as an aviation attraction.
The Philadelphia Inquirer	386,890	1/5/04	Reid Kanaley	Take flight with Wright brothers	A look back at a century of flight. Includes the Wright Brothers National Memorial Web site.
Los Angeles Daily News	177,562	1/5/04		Moments of 2003, a year end review	100 years of flight is noted as one of the top events/news stories of 2003.