March 24 was an important date for Wilbur and Orville Wright:
On that day in 1904, the two brothers applied for a German patent for their biplane, The Flyer. Facing skepticism at home and in Europe, they had difficulty proving their claims and establishing legitimacy for their aircraft. This was exacerbated by their reluctance to share photos and specifications, fearing that other people would copy the design.
On the same day in 1909, the Wright brothers established a flight school in Montgomery, Alabama for training pilots on their new aircraft. Their first student was Walter Brookins, a personal friend.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
