Park Service to commemorate 102nd anniversary of first practical flight Published Sept. 26, 2007 By Derek Kaufman 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Vintage aircraft builder and pilot Mark Dusenberry will reenact the first practical circling flight by a powered aircraft at Huffman Prairie Flying Field here Oct. 5. The National Park Service and Aviation Heritage Foundation are teaming with hosting support by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for the event, which is free and open to the public. Flying a replica Wright Flyer III, Dusenberry will recreate a feat accomplished here Oct. 5, 1905 by Orville and Wilbur Wright, said National Park Service spokesperson Ann Honious. The program begins at 9:00 a.m. and lasts until 11:30. Access to the flying field opens at 8:00 a.m. Enter through Gate 16A off State Route 444 near the Twin Base Golf Course and follow signs for event parking adjacent to the firing range. Park Service officials ask visitors to please allow enough time for parking and walking to the ceremony. Carpooling is encouraged. Seating is limited, so spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. More than 600 students from schools throughout Ohio are expected to attend and participate in educational activities related to aviation which will take place at the Huffman Prairie Flying Field and the nearby Interpretive Center at 2380 Memorial Road, said Jessie Duckro with the Aviation Heritage Foundation. Schools must make a reservation. Force more information, call Judi Hart at (937) 225-7705 or Jessie Duckro at 443-0165.