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flower_quote[1]='Pioneer motorcycle designer and racer.
1901'
flower_quote[2]='1st American motorcycle champion--world record: 56.4 sec. for one mile.
1903'
flower_quote[3]='Set ten mile world speed record.
1904'
flower_quote[4]='Invented handlebar throttle control.
1904'
flower_quote[5]='Set world speed records for 1, 2, and 3 miles.
1905'
flower_quote[6]='Set world speed record of 77.6 mph.
1907'
flower_quote[7]='\”Fastest Man in the World\” at 136.36 mph (V8 motorcycle) .
1907'
flower_quote[8]='Lead designer and pilot of \”June Bug\”, first official, pre-announced, public flight in US.
1908'
flower_quote[9]='\”Flight engineer\” for 1st Army dirigible trial.
1908'
flower_quote[10]='Produced and sold first private aircraft in US.
1909'
flower_quote[11]='Won first international air speed record with 46.5mph.
1909'
flower_quote[12]='Long distance flying record of 150 miles from Albany to New York.
1910'
flower_quote[13]='Established Flying School and Exhibition Company.
1910'
flower_quote[14]='Trained Blanche Stuart Scott, the first American female pilot.
1910'
flower_quote[15]='Received Pilot\'s License number one \”June Bug\” flight.
1911'
flower_quote[16]='First successful seaplane in America.
1911'
flower_quote[17]='\”Father of Naval Aviation\”, Hydroaeroplane A-1 purchased by USN.
1911'
flower_quote[18]='First dual pilot control.
1911'
flower_quote[19]='First retractable landing gear (Hydroaeroplane).
1911'
flower_quote[20]='Developed and flew first flying boat (demonstrated on Lake Keuka) .
1912'
flower_quote[21]='Produced 6,000 \”Jennys\”, trainer for WW I.
1914 - 1918'
flower_quote[22]='Curtiss NC-4 flying boat - first to cross the Atlantic.
1919'
flower_quote[23]='Commenced private aircraft production with the Oriole.
1919'
flower_quote[24]='Developed streamlined travel trailer.
1919'
flower_quote[25]='Developed Hialeah, Florida.
1921'
flower_quote[26]='Developed Miami Springs, Florida (named in 1930) .
1923'
flower_quote[27]='Developed Opa-Locka, Florida.
1926'
flower_quote[28]='Produced over five hundred inventions in his life time.
1878 - 1930'
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comment_quote[1]='I never knew of Mr. Curtiss until I came to your museum. I was so surprised to learn of all that Mr. Curtiss had done and that he also started a school of aviation. This museum should be a must for school field trips.
Lee - Stanley, NY'
comment_quote[2]='This little museum has come a long way since it was located in downtown Hammondsport. The restoration shop is truly the crown jewel of the whole affair, and the volunteer staff goes out of their way to take you right to the action.
Bob - New York'
comment_quote[3]='I love this museum and all the diverse displays.
Cliff - Waverly, NY'
comment_quote[4]='In reference to a recent annual convention of the Air Force Association: "All those in attendance raved about the museum and the hospitality of the museum staff. Thank you for all the staff did to make the conference enjoyable and rewarding."'
comment_quote[5]='My wife and I are fairly well-travelled in North America and we definitely enjoy museums. We have been to some of the big name aviation museums like the Smithsonian Air & Space, Wright Patterson, Pima Air Museum, Oskosh and others. We found the Glenn Curtiss Museum to be a gem and delightfully different. Your facility deserves to be more well known. We especially enjoyed our visit to your aircraft construction and restoration area.
Bruce & Mary Grace - Michigan'
comment_quote[6]='I visited the museum with my family today - wow! The facility and exhibits are quite amazing, and I will certainly be recommending it to others. As a 10-year Air Force veteran, I was surprised how little I knew about Glenn Curtiss before visiting. This was a true pleasure, and your facility holds its own against other more well-known venues. Thanks!
Lee - Jordan, NY
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comment_quote[7]='I\'ve been to the museum a few times, and plan on returning soon. It’s amazing what this man did in his relatively short lifetime. He was a real pioneer and doesn’t get nearly the credit and recognition that he truly deserves. The museum is getting better with each visit, truly a “must see”, and a real “eye-opener” on the career of a fascinating individual.
Jim - New York
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comment_quote[8]='I brought my wife and son to the museum. I was excited about going because I am an aviation freak, but my wife was lukewarm to the idea. turns out, she left the museum as pleased as I was! Highly recommended to anyone with any sort of interest in aviation. If you are from the area that is local to the museum, you are missing out on some great history!
Michael - Buffalo, NY
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comment_quote[9]='The workshop is truly the "crown jewel" of the whole affair, and the volunteer staff goes out of their way to take you right to the action.
Bob - New York
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comment_quote[10]='My family and I visited your museum last Tuesday. We were all highly impressed with the facility itself and all of the wonderful displays. After spending my Naval career in aviation it was an opportunity to share with my wife, who is presently continuing her Naval career, our 10-year-old son and my 83-year-old mother such a great look back into history. The introduction movie was a highlight. Unless you are an aviation buff or clear on aviation history the majority of the American public have no idea what great contributions Curtiss made to us and the world at large. My wife, who is almost twenty years my junior had not heard of the man. The museum tells his story well and it was a learning opportunity for everyone!
Bill, Virginia
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comment_quote[11]='Visited the museum this past weekend for the first time. As a kid growing up I had read about the competition between Curtiss and the Wright Brothers and had always believed the Wrights had done more in the advancement of early aviation. This museum is an eye opener. The exhibits are detailed and the restoration shop is outstanding. A ‘must see’ for an aviation enthusiast.
Mike, Orchard Park, NY
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comment_quote[12]='An excellent museum with restored and reproduction vintage Curtiss aircraft. The other items at the museum such as the antique cylces and other early 20th century items add to the experience. I really liked the "Raiders of the Lost Ark" movie props exhibit in the lobby, also.
Blaine, Pennsylvania
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comment_quote[13]='What a fantastic trip to the Curtiss museum! So much has changed since the last time we were there. My husband and I came for a visit with our grandsons ages 5 and 3 and they had a ball. So much to see and do for everyone. The interactive areas for the children of all ages were super! Don\'t miss out on this gem!
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comment_quote[14]='I learned of Glenn Curtiss at the NAS Pensacola with the NC-4. That gave me the desire to visit your museum. What a wonderful time I had there! Thank you for all you do to keep the achievements of such a great person.
George, New York,NY'
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