Dec. 17, 1903: "Good morning, and welcome aboard flight No. 1. Due to very high prevailing winds out on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, we will depart on time anyway."
"When we reach our designated altitude of 120 feet, the pilot will turn off the 'fasten your seatbelt' sign."
"However, for your safety, we ask that you hang onto something as does the pilot, who is lying down on top of the fuselage."