IR Timeline: Airplanes

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  • First Parachute that led to the Design of the Airplane

    The Parachute that was design led to the design of the airplane depending on the aerodynamics and lift.

  • First Glider Flight

    John J, Montgomery begins to fly gliders, whixh also influenced the design of the airplane.

  • First Box Kite Flown

    Laurence Hargrave created the first box kite, which is known to have great lift and height.

  • Wright Brothers Plane Patent

    The Wright Brothers issued to get their first flyer patented, and it was officially issued on May 22nd, 1906.
  • The Wright Brothers flew the first successful airplane in 1903

    The Wright Brothers flew the first successful airplane in 1903

    The first successful flight of the Wright Brother's Flyer, which began their influences for future airplanes.
  • First practical airplane was flown (Wright Flyer III)

    First practical airplane was flown (Wright Flyer III)

    Wilbur Wright flew around the field 30 times in 39 minute, making a total of 24 1/2 miles.

  • First Military Airplane

    The United States Army bought the Wright Brother's military airplane, which led to future improvements in military planes.

  • First Airmail Approved

    This began the ability to send mail through planes.

  • First Flight Around the World

    The first flight around the world took place in the Northern Hemisphere, for a course of about 175 days.
  • First Female Flight

    First Female Flight

    The first female to take flight was Amelia Earhart when she traveled across the Atlantic.

  • First Jet Airplane

  • First Airplane to Travel Faster than the Speed of Sound

    The first airplane to travel faster than the speed of sound.

  • First Jet Plane to Carry Passengers