{"id":193870,"date":"2025-06-13T21:06:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T02:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=193870"},"modified":"2025-06-15T21:01:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T02:01:17","slug":"dewine-signs-bill-designating-official-state-airplane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2025\/06\/13\/dewine-signs-bill-designating-official-state-airplane\/","title":{"rendered":"State now has an official airplane"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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DAYTON — Ohio has an official state flower (carnation), state bird (cardinal), state frog (American bullfrog), a state insect (Ladybug) and many other state symbols. One more has officially been added to the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While visiting Carillon Historical Park in Dayton on Friday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine held a ceremonial bill signing to designate the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the official state airplane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senate Bill 24<\/a>, sponsored by senators Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) and Steve Huffman (R-Tipp City) was officially signed by Governor DeWine in April. Friday\u2019s ceremonial event celebrated the Ohio\u2019s newly designated state plane, which was first flown by Orville Wright on June 23, 1905, near Dayton.<\/p>\n\n\n

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On Friday in Dayton, Governor Mike DeWine held a ceremonial bill signing to designate the 1905 Wright Flyer III as the official state airplane. Photo submitted<\/em>
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The Wright Flyer III is considered the third powered aircraft<\/a> by the Wright Brothers<\/a>, built during the winter of 1904\u201305. It was considered stronger than its predecessors, the Flyer I and Flyer II, was more durable with its spruce construction, and featured a longer tail to provide better directional stability and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The 1905 Wright Flyer III is a prime example of why Ohio is considered the heart of innovation,” Governor DeWine said. “Making the Wright Flyer III the official state airplane is a great way to honor Ohio\u2019s aviation heritage.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday\u2019s event took place beside the original 1905 Wright Flyer III.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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