AS a child loved to be in speeding fast cars, then experienced motorcycles, and a bit of how-to on auto racing. Then small planes. No pilots license yet. Do most appreciate being in helicopter flight now. What will come next? With helicopters, even the finest ones, Sikorsky questioned lack of advances on them, before he passed. I have to find that article again. After he died I cut it out of a paper, perhaps, NY Times as I recall. Just not finding it online.

Am sure other air vehicles are around, just not so much for public.

More advanced flight, available to main-stream, seems to be happening in Zero-gravity and such.

I LOVE THIS Piece below! 

Had been going to local FBO's in S Florida for visits before this. I was happy to see this in May 2010 C.E.

"Whereas every one of these individuals had to learn to fly before they could achieve their greatness"

My sentiments precisely, in yoga, breath, dance, and life.--DD

EAA News - House Passes International Learn to Fly Day Resolution

House Passes International Learn to Fly Day Resolution

May13, 2010 —The U.S. House of Representatives passed via voice vote Wednesday the “International Learn to Fly Day” resolution (H. Res. 1284) in which the House “(1) supports the goals and ideals of International Learn to Fly Day; and (2) recognizes the contributions of flight instructors, flight schools, aviation groups, and industry in promoting and teaching the nation’s next generation of pilots.” The bill was introduced by Rep. Allen Boyd (D-Fla.) and sponsored by Rep. Vern Ehlers (R-Mich.), who serve as co-chairmen of the House General Aviation Caucus, which includes 116 members.
House Calendar No. 193
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1284
[Report No. 111-477]
Resolution
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RESOLUTION
‘Supporting the goals and ideals of International Learn to Fly Day, and for other purposes.’
Whereas, since the birth of flight, aviation has had a tremendous impact on the imagination, innovation, and economy of the United States;
Whereas many of the Nation’s heroes have been pilots, including the Wright brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, Charles `Chuck’ Yeager, the Nation’s astronauts and military aviators, and the flight crew of U.S. Airways Flight 1549, among others;
Whereas every one of these individuals had to learn to fly before they could achieve their greatness;
Whereas there are approximately 600,000 pilots and approximately 230,000 commercial and general aviation airplanes in the United States;
Whereas flight brings joy, inspiration, and a sense of accomplishment to those who fly for recreation, pleasure, and work;
Whereas flight allows the movement of people and commodities across the Nation and around the world quickly and efficiently; and
Whereas the third Saturday in May is an appropriate day to observe International Learn to Fly Day: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,
That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of International Learn to Fly Day; and
(2) recognizes the contributions of flight instructors, flight schools, aviation groups, and industry in promoting and teaching the Nation’s next generation of pilots.
http://www.eaa.org/news/2010/2010-05-13_resolution.asp