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Orville Wright

Orville makes the “Wright’” decision as he awaits a ruling on glider licenses, “Will you please give me the F. A. I. ruling authorizing these other licenses?”

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Orville makes the “Wright’” decision as he awaits a ruling on glider licenses, “Will you please give me the F. A. I. ruling authorizing these other licenses?”

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, December 6, 1930. Letter to the Secretary of the Contest Committee of the National Aeronautic Association. In full, “I have signed and returned the Sporting Glider Licenses, but have withheld the Class A and Class B licenses until I know there is authority for such. In looking through the F. A. O. rules, I have failed to find more than one class. Will you please give me the F. A. I. ruling authorizing these other licenses?” In fine condition, with a light shade of toning, office stamp to top, two mailing folds and a staple hole to top edge. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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