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Jan 1, 900
Chinese Invented Gun Powder
Chinese invented the compound gun powder. This is important because it was used to invent rockets which helped spur aviation and the dream of human flight. -
Discovery of Hydrogen
English Chemist, Henry Cavendish discovered the gas Hydrogen. This is significant because the use of Hydrogen was used to help further advancements in aviation. -
Montgolfier Brothers
Had public flights to show off aviation and raise it's popularity. This is important as it grew a interest in the aviation industry. -
French Formed Air Branch in Army
The French now have a Air Branch in their Army, building faith in aviation in war. This is important as a government sees the potential in aviation, thus possibly starting other governments to make a similar choice. -
First Women in a hot air balloon.
The first women in an hot air balloon. This showed that women were also interested in exploring the field of aviation. -
George Cayley
George Cayley built the first manned glider. The importance of this is it was a gateway to airplanes, as they use some of the same concepts. -
Ferdinand von Zeppelin
Build a rigid dirigible. The Zeppelin. The importance of this is that multiple people could fly in a aircraft, possibly starting commercial aviation. -
First sustained power manned flight
First sustained power manned flight by the Wright Brothers. This event is significant as people now had hope in the machine, as it actually flew. -
United States decided to purchase it's first airplane.
In 1905, the United States government decides to buy there first aircraft from the Wright brothers. This has importance as the government finally has some faith in aviation, possibly starting them buying more. -
Calbrith Williams
Calbrith Williams flew across the United States. This is important as he was the first man to fly a long distance flight. -
The US Post Office begins air service
The United States Post Office department delivers mail a little quicker for some in 1905. The importance of this is that mail is finally delivered by something other than ground vehicles. -
The Air Mail Act of 1925
This air mail act allowed the Postal Service to contract airmail service, and made the demand for better and larger aircraft. Because of this demand, the importance of bigger and better aircraft grew. -
The Air Commerce Act
This act allowed pilots and planes to be licensed, etc. The significance in this is that pilots and planes can be a little safer, due to the license. -
Charles Linberg
Charles Linberg was the first pilot to fly nonstop, by himself, across the Atlantic Ocean. This is significant as it proved planes could stand up to long flying, and so can a pilot. -
McNary Watres Act of 1930
Amended airmail Act 1925. Airmail carries could charge for space on airplanes. Given Bonuses for multi-engine aircrafts and latest instruments. Could add new routes. This is significant as this is basically how the ticketing system of airlines is today, and without it, we could be paying a lot more. -
Amelia Earhart's Achievement
Amelia Earhart crosses the Atlantic by herself. This is important as it shows that woman have a big part in aviation, and they are not just there for the fun of it. -
Air Mail Act of 1934
Changed economic and safety regulation arrangement of commercial air transportation separated air transport companies from aircraft. This is significant as it improved plane safety, thus possibly decreasing injuries and deaths. -
The Rise of the German Air Force
In 1935, the world found out that Hitler had a organized Air Force, called Luftwaffe. This is significant as this played a major role in the start of aviation in the war. -
The Boeing 299
The Boeing 299 hits the skies and can out fly any plane it set its sights on. This is important as this plane could save lives and get the upper hand on the rivals. -
The Civilian Pilot Training Act
In 1939, President Roosevelt signed the Civilian Pilot Training Act, which got more people into the skies. The significance of this is that this helped boost the image of aviation and got more people trained for the future. -
World War II Begins
The World is now at war as World War II begins. The significance of this is that aviation will overall help defeat the enemy, from bombs to transport. -
Army Air Corps Founded
The Army Air Corps begins as a arm of the United States Army. The military used of aviation is becoming apparent and they now have their own little division in the army. This is important as the military has basically put a lot of there faith in aircraft, thus making it more popular in the government. -
Germany Starts Air Raids
Germany starts the "Blitz" and carries out raids over Britain with bombs. This is important as it shows the power that a plane can do, but sadly not in a good way. -
The Attack on America
On this day, the Japanese planned a skilled attack on Pearl Harbor, crippling our air power in the Pacific. Significance in this is that it started the war between us and the a Japanese, and lots of people lost there lives on that day. -
America Declares War
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, America declares war on the aggressor, Japan. This is important as planes are able to help us win the war, but not in the best way. -
WAFS Began
This aviation project for woman gets everyone interested and active in the world of aviation. The significance of this is that it got more woman into the world of aviation, thus spreading more word about these flying machines. -
America Starts Bombing Japan
The start of thousands of deaths and injuries, America begins to attack. This is important as this was one of the first steps into making Japan surrender. -
War Training Service Begins
The Civilian Pilot Training program becomes the War Training Service. This is significant as we can now get more pilots ready for future air combat. -
300,000 Pilots Trained
300,000 pilots are trained for aviation related activities. The significance in this is that aviation has hit a large number of followers, further pushing for more high tech planes and pilots. -
Raid Against Berlin
American raids Berlin 314 times on Berlin in 1944. The significance of this is this is what really hurt the Germans the most, possibly starting the end of the war. -
Germany Surrenders
After bombing Germany multiple times, Germany decides to give up and surrenders. This is significant as America is now at peace, and aviation can be used for other things than war. -
America Drops A-Bomb on Hiroshima
Once in war with Japan, America drops a atomic bomb that kills thousands and also injures thousands. The importance of this is that it sends our first message not to mess with us, and was possibly one of the first steps into ending the hate. -
America drops an A-Bomb on Nagaski
With this second atomic bomb that hit Japan, this sends Japan scrambling. This is significant as this was probably the last straw for the war against Japan, and could have possibly helped end the war, like in Germany. -
Japan Surrenders
After the two atomic bombs went off and killed thousands, Japan surrenders to America. This is important as we are now at peace with Japan, and again we can use planes for peace, not war. -
Air Force was born with National Security Act
America now has a Air Force, which again shows the faith of the government in aviation. This is also important as we now have a full time aircraft branch, which can help us in future wars. -
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Planes get more advanced and competition increases
Planes go faster, can carry more, and are more efficient. Airline companies and the military continue to develop new planes to meet new goals. This is important because it helps continue aviation advancements -
Airplane Deregulation Act of 1978
Shifted control of market entry, exit, pricing, and mergers from CAB to the market. This is important because the government now steps away from airline companies and lets them manage themselves like every other business in the United States of America.
