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Jan 1, 1486
Leonardo da Vinci designs the first flying machine
Leonardo da Vinci had examined birds during flight, and he had thoughts of man flying with the same mechanisms birds use. His design influenced the first motorized airplane's design. -
Montgolfier Brothers Fly the First Hot Air Balloon
Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier were two brothers that successfully flew a hot air balloon about 6,560 ft. above ground. -
Orville and Wilbur Wright Fly the First Motorized Airplane
After 3 failed attempts, the Wright brothers created and flew the first heavier-than-air airplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina -
Paul Cornu Flys the First Helicopter
Cornu combined the design of an airplane and a bicycle. His helicopter was most commonly characterized as a flying bicycle. -
Airplanes were used in World War l
Airplanes were being used by both parties of the war. They both attached ammunition to the airplanes, used the airplane to gather intelligence, and supply to the base. -
First Commercial Flight is Conducted from Paris to Brussels
Tony Jannus flew about 23 minutes from St. Petersberg and Tampa -
Aircooled Engines Replace Watercooled Airplanes
Air cooled engines reduce the weight of the airplane allowing it to travel at faster speeds and higher elevations. -
The Jet Engine Airplane is Invented
The jet engine prodeces more power than a normal engine does,so with jet engines, airplanes can move faster. -
Bell X-1, the First Rocket Powered Airplane is flown
The Bell, X-1 is the first airplane to break the sound barrier.
