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Flights at College Park Aviation Museum

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  Once the idea of humans flying was little more than fantasy. Today, the journey of flight is filled with thrilling and heroic moments. From the Wright Brother's first flight to the exciting air shows that drawn thousands - we can let our imagination take flight in Maryland. In fact, Maryland is home to the College Park Airport, which is the oldest continuously operating airport in the world, and where the Wright Brother's taught military pilots how to fly. For those who love Aviation history, Maryland offers plenty of unique sites to visit. The College Park Aviation Museum is filled with hand-on, interactive exhibits the whole family will enjoy. You'll find a reproduction of a BlĂ©riot XI monoplane, and the 1910 Wright Model B, along with the impressive 1916 Curtiss JN-4D "Jenny" Military Tractor. While you cannot buy much for a dollar these days, you can take flight with regular museum admission, and $1 in the museums 1911 Model B Flight Simulator that takes you...