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Replica Wright Flyer III airplane ready for flight at Huffman Prairie Flying Field.

Come Explore the Wright Brothers' First Flying Field in Dayton - Huffman Prairie Flying Field

Imagine witnessing a Wright Flyer soaring over Huffman Prairie. On October 5, 2009, you can see Mark Dusenberry fly his replica Wright Flyer III airplane just like the Wright brothers did 104 years ago!

It was on this day in 1905 when Wilbur took off from Huffman Prairie and flew more than 24 miles in 39 minutes, proving to the Wright brothers and the world that their airplane could repeatedly take off, turn, stay in the air until the gas ran out, and land safely - what aviation experts call "practical" flight.

One hundred and four years later, the significance of that flight will be commemorated with our Celebration of Practical Flight event starting at 9:30am with a brief ceremony followed by a flight of a replica Wright Flyer III airplane!

Free Educational Programs
Engage your students in educational activities for grades 1-6 following the flight. Programming begins at 11:30am to 2:30pm.

School groups must make a reservation for all events. Contact Karen Rosga for more information or to make a reservation at 937-225-7705 x246 or email.

Huffman Prairie Flying Field is located at Gate 16A on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,
off State Route 444.
No seating is available.
In case of inclement weather, the flight will be canceled.