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OUT OF THE CLOSET AND ON TO THE NWAY: GAY PILOTS
Many are unaware of the ia that Santos-Dumont was gay. The history of homosexualy and aviatn is not wily rearched or for that matter acknowledged, yet there is a rich history volvg this quiet group the field startg wh one of the first pneers.
WERE THE WRIGHT BROTHERS GAY
The aviatn muny is startg to foc on this group of dividuals startg wh the Natnal Gay Pilots Associatn (NGPA). Formed twenty years ago, the NGPA’s missn is to enurage gays and lbians to enter to the field of aviatn through tn, outreach programm and social events.
” Unfortunately this rgs te as gays and lbians still fight for social equaly. You don’t have to be gay to be part of the anisatn, but you need to be supportive of the lbian and gay muny. ” The NGPA provis an avenue for formg allianc wh bs and airl wh the aviatn muny while matag a fortable environment for gays and lbians to reach out for support.
The predomate prumptn ncerng their fondns for sgle-hood and dandified appearanc posns them as latent homosexuals. The mistst of others, their general aloofns om the world and the self-foc their media s and punds claim the Wright brothers were latent (reprsed) homosexuals.