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The history of flight is the story, stretching over several centuries, of the development of heavier-than-air flying machines. Important landmarks along the way to the invention of the airplane include an understanding of the dynamic reaction of lifting surfaces (or wings), building reliable engines, and solving the problem of flight control.
The history of aviation extends for more than 2000 years, from the earliest forms of aviation such as kites and attempts at tower jumping to supersonic and hypersonic flight by powered, heavier-than-air jets.
From hot‑air balloons floating over Paris to a dirigible crashing over New Jersey, here are some of the biggest moments of aviation history.
Aviation, the development and operation of heavier-than-air aircraft. The term military aviation refers to the development and use of military aircraft, while the term civil aviation refers to all nonmilitary aviation, such as air transportation provided by airlines or the carrying of cargo by.
Aviation History offers enthusiasts the most detailed coverage of manned flight, with stories and illustrations that put the reader in the cockpit.
Browse through a selection of airplane photographs from the beginning of aviation history to the present day. Take a virtual tour of the Garber restoration facility, where historic aircraft are refurbished before being put on display in museums.
Following World War I, a number of adventurous pilots began using airplanes for “utility aviation”—commercial photography, surveying, law enforcement, agricultural purposes such as seeding and crop dusting, and myriad other activities.
On May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh claimed his spot in aviation history when he landed in Paris, France, after a 33.5-hour flight from New York, becoming the first person in the world to...
Who were they? The first generation of aviators ranged from aristocrats like the Comte de Lambert and industrialists like C. S. Rolls, to famed racing pilot Jules Védrines, who grew up in the tough back alleys of Paris. Women were as attracted to the thrills of flying as were men. Some, like Harriet Quimby, became aerial stars.
From the introduction of satellite-based global positioning for aviation navigation in the mid-1990s to linking stealth fighters with networked drones in the 2020s, new technology being...