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Ancient and medieval Chinese sources describe kites being used for measuring distances, testing the wind, lifting men, signaling, and communication for military operations.
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The first Hot Air Balloon was the first sussesful human carrying device. It was made in France by Montgolfier Brothers
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This is the first successful manned aircraft in the world, it covered flight distances of up to about 80 feet near
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Henry Giffard invented the first Blimp. It streached 143 ft and was powered by a steam engine
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The Wright Brothers made the first Airplane in 1899-1905
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The Helicopter first took flight in Connecticut. Mostly used for Army purposes
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Lewis C. McCarty Jr built this machine. it is a one man helicopter
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The very fist space shuttle came out in 1976. It took flight in 1977 but never reached space
