March 1, 2003, Tethered Lift Test with Pilot

The Wright Redux Association

A State of Illinois Not-For-Profit Association
IRS 501 (c) (3) Tax Exempt
December 17, 1903
Contact:Penny Rusch 630-577-1934

Media Advisory

"Spirit of Glen Ellyn" Successfully Completes Lift Test with Pilot at the Helm

Plane Looks "Good-to-Go" for Engine-Driven Flight

Who?

• "Spirit of Glen Ellyn"- 1903 Wright Flyer Replica
• Packer Engineering of Naperville, Illinois
• Wright Redux Association of Glen Ellyn, Illinois

What?

• The "Spirit of Glen Ellyn" successfully underwent "lift" flight test with a pilot at the helm on Mar. 1, 2003, in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
• This is the first 1903 replica airplane on record to fly in this 2003 Centennial year of powered flight.
• Ken Kirincic piloted the tethered flight.
• Mr. Kirincic had complete control over the roll & pitch of the airplane with no adverse affects.
• The plane is primed and ready-to-go for powered flight this year.

Where ?

• Clow International Airport, Bolingbrook, Illinois

Field Contacts?

• John Nowicki - Packer Engineering - 630-577-1943
• Mike Perry - Wright Redux - 630-235-1108