Kitty Hawk Flying Club Hat

The Wright brothers realized that Dayton, Ohio would not be a suitable area to test their early flight designs. An inquiry with the US Weather Bureau led to the discovery of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina as an appropriate testing ground with its sandy wide-open spaces and steady winds. Three years after arriving in North Carolina and testing multiple iterations of their Flyer, on December 17th, 1903 Orville lifted off the sands of Kitty Hawk for a 12 second, 120-foot powered heavier-than-air flight that inaugurated the Kitty Hawk Flying Club. 

Sporty’s Vintage Hats

Buttonless hat shows your love of flying
This comfortable and stylish hat celebrates the unique freedom of flight. Perfect for walking the show at Oshkosh or keeping the sun out of your eyes while managing the flight deck.