Aviation Pioneers

A man standing next to an airplane
Dave Driskill in front of the NPS Fairchild FC-2W2.

Dare County Regional Airport Museum

Early pilots, mechanics, and inventors helped to usher in an age of limitless possibilities as humans sought the boundries of flight. With each attempt, pioneers of the air pushed past aviation's humble beginnings and brought along changes that would improve the science, safety and efficiency of flight. Modern aviation rests on the successes and failures of these giants. Click the articles below to learn about those who dared to dream and make sure to check out this article on Dave Driskill and the Fairchild FC-2W2.

 
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    Last updated: July 18, 2022

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