Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet
December 13, 2024 | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet
December 13, 2024 | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Join us for the EAA Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet, where you’ll experience a once-in-a-lifetime evening.
The EAA Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet honors the spirit and achievements of Wilbur and Orville Wright. This annual banquet provides a memorable experience that will have you returning year after year.
Listen to an inspiring presentation given by a special keynote speaker who shares with us their story of adventure, camaraderie, and flight. Enjoy cocktails and a full-service dinner inside the EAA Aviation Museum’s Eagle Hangar, a hall dedicated to the memory of those who served valiantly.
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Keynote Speaker - Paul Dye
As the longest-serving NASA flight director in history, Paul Dye was in a leadership position for 38 space shuttle missions, nine of which he served as the lead flight director, responsible for development and training for the mission, as well as real-time execution of all facets of the shuttle flight. Coordinating the work of thousands of mission planners, flight controllers, trainers, and astronauts, Dye spent 20 years in the center seat of Mission Control. These years were preceded by 12 years spent as a systems flight controller, and more years spent as an International Space Station flight director before his retirement in 2013.
Keynote Speaker - Paul Dye
As the longest-serving NASA flight director in history, Paul Dye was in a leadership position for 38 space shuttle missions, nine of which he served as the lead flight director, responsible for development and training for the mission, as well as real-time execution of all facets of the shuttle flight. Coordinating the work of thousands of mission planners, flight controllers, trainers, and astronauts, Dye spent 20 years in the center seat of Mission Control. These years were preceded by 12 years spent as a systems flight controller, and more years spent as an International Space Station flight director before his retirement in 2013.
Keynote Speaker - Paul Dye
As the longest-serving NASA flight director in history, Paul Dye was in a leadership position for 38 space shuttle missions, nine of which he served as the lead flight director, responsible for development and training for the mission, as well as real-time execution of all facets of the shuttle flight. Coordinating the work of thousands of mission planners, flight controllers, trainers, and astronauts, Dye spent 20 years in the center seat of Mission Control. These years were preceded by 12 years spent as a systems flight controller, and more years spent as an International Space Station flight director before his retirement in 2013.
We are excited to announce that Paul will be holding a book signing for his book, Shuttle, Houston: My Life in the Center Seat of Mission Control, in the lobby of the EAA Aviation Museum following the conclusion of the Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet. His book will be available for purchase at the Barnstormer Boutique prior to the book signing.
We are excited to announce that Paul will be holding a book signing for his book, Shuttle, Houston: My Life in the Center Seat of Mission Control, in the lobby of the EAA Aviation Museum following the conclusion of the Wright Brothers Memorial Banquet. His book will be available for purchase at the Barnstormer Boutique prior to the book signing.
Event Information
Schedule
Doors open at 5 p.m.
Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.
Menu (Coming Soon)
Featured speaker to begin their presentation immediately following dinner.
Suggested Attire - Guests are welcome to dress in business casual or cocktail party attire.
Parking - Vehicle parking is available in the EAA Aviation Museum parking lot.
Arrival - All guests must enter through the main EAA Aviation Museum entrance.
Bags/Carry-Ins - Any bags, backpacks, and purses must be 8.5 inches by 11 inches by 5 inches or smaller to be permitted inside the museum during the event. All items will be subject to search upon entry to the event.
Please have your tickets either printed or ready to scan on your mobile device upon arrival.
