October 24, 1911: Today In History Orville Wright Breaks Flight Record 1911-10-24 Orville Wright remained in the air 9 minutes and 45 seconds in a glider at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina setting a new world record that stood for 10 years. Author: Dakkuan -Abbot of The Church Be Still . Know Not; and Ride Tightly. View all posts by Dakkuan -Abbot of The Church