Wings of Dreams: How the Wright Brothers took humanity to the skies
The dream of flight has haunted mankind for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until the early 20th century that this dream became a reality. Here is a detailed history of the creation of the first airplane:
Early attempts:
1. 15th century: Leonardo da Vinci develops concepts for flying machines, including the ornithopter.
2. 18th through 19th centuries: The first balloons and gliders appear.
3. 1799: George Cayley creates the concept of a fixed wing airplane.
4. 1890s: Otto Lilienthal makes successful glider flights.
Wright Brothers:
Wilbur and Orville Wright, owners of a bicycle shop from Dayton, Ohio, were key figures in the development of the first successful airplane.
1. 1899: The brothers begin experimenting with flight.
2. 1900-1902: They conduct glider tests at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
3. 1903: The brothers build an engine for their airplane with the help of mechanic Charlie Taylor.
First Flight:
On December 17,
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