National Aviation Day was created by President Roosevelt in 1939 as a way to pay tribute to the advancements and milestones in aviation. It's no coincidence that this special holiday lands on Orville Wright's birthday. With the help of his brother Wilbur, Orville is credited with being the first person to successfully fly. This flight took place in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on December 17, 1903 with a flying machine that was developed into the first fixed-wing flying aircraft. Mercedes-Benz has also contributed to the advancements in aviation. The three-pointed star signifies Daimler's ambition of universal motorization by land, sea, and air. This has resulted in many engine technologies and even production of air crafts briefly in the early 20th century.
So what can you do to celebrate this unique holiday?! Here's some inspiration:
1. See Southern California from Above, Go Flying
In Orange County:
Another Side of Orange County Tours
Cloud 9 Living Packages
Newport Landing Whale Watching Tours by Plane
In Los Angeles County:
L.A. Deluxe Champagne Air Tour
L.A. Flight Seeing Tours - Includes tour options of Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Downtown, Beach Cities, and South Bay to name a few.
Elite Helicopter Tours
2. Learn about Airplanes & the History of Flight by Visiting a Museum
Lyon Air Museum
19300 Ike Jones Road
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California
Lyon Air Museum
19300 Ike Jones Road
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California
6661 W Imperial Hwy
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Los Angeles, CA 90045
3. Airplane Crafts
If you are looking to observe the holiday with a budget in mind there are still plenty of creative and fun options from baking airplane themed cookies and cakes to building model airplanes by kit or by popsicle sticks. Maybe even creating an Aviation Trivia Game with flashcards to test your knowledge. The Fun Family Crafts Blog has some great ideas, here.
4. Organize an Airplane Themed Movie Marathon
Here a few favorites:
-Disney's Planes
-Top Gun
-Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
-The Terminal
-Airplane!
-Pearl Harbor
-The Aviator
-The Empire of the Sun
-Fly Boys
5. The Fletcher Jones Difference
Almost every day of the year Fletcher Jones' jet-setting clients flying out of John Wayne Airport can park their Mercedes-Benz at our dedicated, secure facility located at 2172 South East Bristol St, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Upon your return, your vehicle will be washed and waiting for you.
For reservations or any additional information call (949) 718-5300.
Almost every day of the year Fletcher Jones' jet-setting clients flying out of John Wayne Airport can park their Mercedes-Benz at our dedicated, secure facility located at 2172 South East Bristol St, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Upon your return, your vehicle will be washed and waiting for you.
For reservations or any additional information call (949) 718-5300.