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1000 BCE
Chinese Kites
The very first object ever made to take flight was the kite, many years ago in the BC’s, by the Chinese. They used the kites to carry men to scout out troops and check the winds for sailing. Also as a signaling device. This was significant in the evolution of flight because it was the first ever object made by man that flew. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline -
1488
De Vinci's Invention
The inventor and artist Leonardo de Vinci invented the first design of flying machines. He made models based of birds’ wings and made the parachute. This showed a great creation of flight that lead to many other events later on. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline The Dream of Flight Timeline of Flight. (2003, October 4). Retrieved from https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/dreamofflight/dream-timeline.html -
Hooke/Wren Notes
Robert Hooke and Sir Christopher Wren produced many notes and annotations after viewing Great Britain passed out papers about aeronautics. This showed that many scientists wanted to have their name known for building a contraption that could fly. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline -
Montgolfier Hot Air Balloon Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline
Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier started the first ever hot air balloon flight and started their trials. This showed the very first ever successful unmanned flight and leads to more flying objects later on. The brothers attempted a second successful trial a few months later and it worked. Joseph Montgolfier flew aboard his invention a few more months later along with a few other people. The first manned gas balloons. (Resources in title of event^) -
1st Air Crossing
The first–ever air crossing of the English Channel occurred, and the trip took about 2.5 hours in a hydrogen balloon. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline -
Jacques Parachute
A man by the name of Andre Jacques completes the first ever human parachute descent from a balloon at approximately 2,000 feet (600 m) in the air. Marked the first ever parachute landing which now in present day, is an activity. The Dream of Flight Timeline of Flight. (2003, October 4). Retrieved from https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/dreamofflight/dream-timeline.html -
Cayley's Glider
A man named Sir George Cayley manages to construct and successfully fly the world’s first successful model glider. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline -
Moon
First ever picture was taken of the moon. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline -
Cayley's Biplane Concept
Cayley releases the biplane concept. The Dream of Flight Timeline of Flight. (2003, October 4). Retrieved from https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/dreamofflight/dream-timeline.html -
Sun
First ever picture was taken of the sun. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline -
Vega
First ever picture was taken of Vega, which is a star. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline -
Cayley's Man-Carrying Glider
Sir Cayley manages to make a well-constructed man carrying glider and became known as the "Father of Aerial Navigation’ due to his discovery of the basic principles on which the modern science of aeronautics is founded” Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline -
Wright Brothers Think...
The soon famous Wright Brothers started their ideas of flying and started to get to work. little did they know they had a future of fame in the flying life ahead of them. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline -
Wright Brothers Legacy (Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline
The great Wright Brothers manage to make a groundbreaking construction that was one of the biggest points in the history of flight. They manage to make the first ever, heavier-than-air flying machine that is sustainable and powered and successful. Their first trial wasn’t successful, but they soon made history in the history of flying. People in the newspaper had their doubts but the Wright Brothers proved them all wrong. (Resources in the title of event^) -
Lindbergh's Flight
First ever nonstop solo trans-Atlantic flight done by Charles A. Lindbergh. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline The Dream of Flight Timeline of Flight. (2003, October 4). Retrieved from https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/dreamofflight/dream-timeline.html -
Amelia Earhart's Flight
Exactly five years later, Amelia Earhart made the first ever female nonstop solo trans-Atlantic flight. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline The Dream of Flight Timeline of Flight. (2003, October 4). Retrieved from https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/dreamofflight/dream-timeline.html -
The Tragedy of Hindenburg.
During the Golden Zeppelin Age, a very sad tragedy happened that took away the lives of 36 people onboard the Hindenburg, a well known German dirigible. It got destroyed by a mysterious fire which is unknown what started the fire today. This happened in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline -
Fast Yeager
Charles E. Yeager becomes the first ever pilot to fly faster than the speed of sound under the control of the ship, Bell X-1. The Dream of Flight Timeline of Flight. (2003, October 4). Retrieved from https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/dreamofflight/dream-timeline.html -
Boeing 707
The Boeing 707 became the first ever commercial jet airliner to take flight. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline -
Douglas DC-8
The Douglas DC-8 became the second ever commercial jet airliner. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline -
The Astronauts
The first humans ever took their first steps on the moon, Neil Armstrong, and “Buzz” Aldrin. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline -
"Spirit" The Rover
NASA successfully manage to put a rover named “Spirit” on the planet mars for the first time ever. This unlocked infinite new possibilities for NASA. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline -
Advancements in Shuttles and Spaceships
Too many new adjustments to be named have been made to shuttles and spaceships to have better explorations in the outer space. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline -
Internet Satellites
Starlink Satellites have been sent to outer space for purposes regarding internet in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline -
"Perserverance" The Rover
NASA announced about their brand new rover named “Perseverance”, who’s name was made by a 12 year-old, will be sent to Mars. Aerospace History Timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.aiaa.org/about/History-and-Heritage/History-Timeline
