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Women in Early Aviation
Breaking Barriers: Remarkable Women in Early Aviation
The pioneering early decades of flight were dominated by men, but courageous women also made their mark on...
Aviation History Line
Early Aviation History Timeline:
1799- Englishman George Cayley sets forth the concept of the modern airplane with separate systems for lift, propulsion, and control.
1853- Cayley...
Glenn Curtiss: Pioneering Innovator of Early Flight
Glenn Hammond Curtiss was one of the most prolific innovators and successful entrepreneurs in early aviation history. His technological contributions and business acumen helped...
Pioneering Flights
Pioneering Flights that Pushed the Boundaries of Aviation
The early decades of powered flight saw daredevil aviators accomplish feats that captured the public’s imagination and...
Rise of Commercial Air Travel
The Rise of Commercial Air Travel in the Early 20th Century
The pioneering decades after the Wright Brothers’ first flights saw aviation quickly progress from...
The Evolution of Aircraft Design
From Fragile Prototypes to Streamlined Airliners: The Evolution of Aircraft Design
The pioneering early years of aviation were a time of bold experimentation and rapid...
Impact of Early Aviation on Society
How the Airplane Changed Society in the Early 20th Century
The advent of powered flight captivated the world and unleashed changes far beyond the cockpit....
Role of Aviation in Warfare
The Airplane Transforms Warfare in the Early 20th Century.
The advent of powered flight revolutionized warfare in the 20th century. Airplanes went from novel inventions...
Aviation and Science
The Growth of Aviation Advanced Science and Technology
The development of powered flight in the early 20th century opened up a new scientific frontier. As...
Samuel Pierpont Langley
Samuel Pierpont Langley (1834-1906).
Langley was an American astronomer, physicist, inventor, and aviation pioneer. From 1887 to 1903, he experimented with rubber-band-powered models and larger...
