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WHO'S AT THE CONTROLS? It would seem simple to determine just which one of the Wright Brothers was at the controls of that "airplane" on the epoch-making day in December, 1903 when the two Daytonians successfully flew for the first time. But the question keeps popping up in the mass of inquiries that the Chamber is asked each year. "Was it Wilbur or Orville and how can you prove it? Many people have their own versions of just what went on and who did what in regard to the Wright Brothers, just as they have for all the myriad problems that face a dynamic, thriving community as it expands. But like trying to document the fact that it was actually Orville who made that first flight, many people don't want to be confused by the facts or take the time to really understand. They'd rather be emotional, argue a while, than to get right to the heart of the matter, make the decision on the basis of sound reasoning and proven facts. Don't confuse me with the facts, they say, and then they wonder what's happened to progress. Progress bogs down faster in a morass of half-truths and opinions than in any other way. Leadership develops from proper application of the facts. Who's at the controls? For the stories on aviation in this first, special one-topic issue of DAYTON, U.S.A., the editors wish to acknowledge the valuable assistance of the Information Officers of the Air Force Logistics Command, Aeronautical Systems Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force, particularly Colonel Robert Good, Robert Maltby, Ron Greene and Air Force Historians Dr. Paul Davis and Phillip Pollock. Without their help the material on Wright-Patterson and its achievements could not have been presented. Other assistance was provided by James Jacobs, president of the Aviation Hall of Fame; and L. E. O'Neil, chairman of the Chamber's of Aviation committee. JIM CLARKE DAYTON USA Published by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce VOLUME 2 JANUARY, 1966 NUMBER 2 JAMES F. CLARKE, Editor and Publisher J. KAY TIMMONS, Managing Editor PUBLICATIONS ADVISTORY BOARD GEORGE SHEER, Chairman Vice President and General Manager McCall Corporation CLIFFORD R. SCHAIBLE Director of Advertising The Mead Corporation JOHN D. YECK Partner, Yeck & Yeck Advertising E. L. WARNER, JR. Regional Manager-Public Relations General Motors Corporation BRO. ELMER LACKNER, S.M. Vice President University of Dayton DR. EDWARD Q. MOULTON Dean of Off-Campus Education Ohio State University MARVIN E. PURK Executive Vice President Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce CONTENTS Wings For The World The Wright brothers etched their names in world history with their first successful powered flight by man. 12 Wright-Pat.-Nerve Center of Military Aviation by William A. Steponkus WPAFB has earned the reputation as the nation's foremost aeronautical research and development center. Here begin ideas that soon become new aircraft. 16 Landmarks of our Aviation Heritage In special tribute to aviation the National Aviation Hall of Fame was organized three years go-but Dayton also remembers aviation with the Air Force Museum, Carillon Park and Wright Memorial. 18 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Contributions to Aviation As a research and development center-Wright-Patterson has guided aviation's development. 20 Calendar 24 Aviation in Dayton: The Past and Present by Larry E. O'Neil Great growth is forecast for aviation in Dayton. It is essential that one of Ohio's largest arports-the James M. Cox Dayton Municipal Airport-may continue to grow in this area which will demand ever increasing air transport service. 26 Mr. Aerial Photographer Mayfield has recorded history-his proof-a priceless collection of negatives. It was that first flight by Dayton men that determined the course of his photographic career and recognized him as Mr. Aerial Photographer. 28 Flying-Family Style-by Al Madsen It's family flying when the Madsens take to the air. 30 People With Ideas-by Ralph Vines Dayton is a great spot for inventors. 34 Dayton Airports 42 Business Trends 46 Dayton, The Space Age and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base-by David L. Rike 48 DAYTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICERS President FRANK G. ANGER Winters National Bank 1st Vice President ROBERT S. MARGOLIS The Metropolitan Clothing Company 2nd Vice President HORACE TANTUM, JR. International Business Machines Treasurer ROBERT BARTH The National Bank of Dayton Executive Vice President, MARVIN E. PURK DAYTON U.S.A. is published bi-monthly by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Sheraton-Dayton Hotel, 210 North Main Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402. Chamber of Commerce members receive the magazine as a part of their membership dues. Subscription price is $2.50 per year-50 cents per copy. Second class postage paid at Dayton, Ohio. (c) Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, 1965 MEMBER, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE PUBLICATIONS
