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.
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