Wright B Flyer

Welcome to Wright “B” Flyer

The Wright “B” Flyer Hangar/Museum is a free museum that is open for visitors on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm so please come out for a visit.

Due to an unfortunate malfunction involving the White Bird, we intend to use the off-season for the required repairs. During this time the maintenance hangar will be closed to visitors. The other exhibits within the museum will remain available for viewing. We welcome your visit.

Come Visit Us

For a generation, Wright “B” Flyer Inc. has celebrated the legacy of the Wright brothers in Dayton, Ohio by flying and displaying a modern lookalike of their first production airplane—the Model B. Now, we’ve finished building our latest lookalike Model “B” Flyer to ensure our mission continues for the next generation. Originally, we planned to complete this latest flyer in the very same factory that produced the original Wright B Flyers more than a century ago. However, a devastating fire at the restoration site, required us to finish the build and follow-up testing at our current hangar on Springboro Road, in Miamisburg.

Wilbur and Orville Wright built America’s first airplane factory in Dayton in 1910. The Model B was its first product. Our first plane built at this hangar was nicknamed the “Brown Bird,”.

This latest build of the Model B is nicknamed the White Bird. It has been built to modern standards with modern materials and components.

Learn how you can continue helping us to display as we tour with our newest airplane. Or visit us at Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport (KMGY)
10550 N. Springboro Pike,
Miamisburg, OH

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 9:00 am-12:30 pm, Admission is free!

Plan your visit & map our location!

Special Events

The newest built flyer attends special events throughout the year. One event, in particular, is the Vectren Dayton Air Show held each year at the Dayton International Airport. Check out our calendar of events to see what we have planned.

2025 Events

While the White Bird is being refitted with a redesigned drive system, our plans for 2025 activities have been reduced to accommodate the delay in flying operations. Below is a brief summary of what we have scheduled to date.

Dayton Airshow – We will have the Valentine Flyer Replica on static display with pilots and docents to meet and greet the public. Watch how wing-warping actually works!
Centerville Americana Parade- Our half-scale Wright “B” Flyer float will be there, so make sure to wave as we drive past!
Kettering Holiday at Home Parade- Half scale and Model T planned – watch for us!
USAF Marathon – Half-scale on display to the runners.
Hops and Props- Watch this space for updates on this event, especially for thirsty adults!

Hangar rentals can be booked for special celebrations like milestone birthday parties, weddings, etc. It is a unique and interesting venue! And displays of our half-scale are available to the public for your special event. Please contact us for scheduling at [email protected] or call 937-885-2327.

And More to Come Next Year!

The National Aviation Heritage Area (NAHA) was Congressionally designated in 2004. The National Aviation Heritage Alliance is the coordinating entity for the area and is continuously working to promote aviation and aerospace heritage while sustaining the legacy of the Wright brothers for current and future generations.

A great NAHA Heritage Aviation Site is the Wright B Flyer Museum in Miamisburg, OH