George Cayley (1773-1857)
Cayley was an English engineer and inventor who pioneered modern aeronautical engineering. In 1799, he set forth the concept of the...
Separating Fact from Fiction
Welcome to our series on the history of aviation. Throughout the ages, many stories and myths have arisen about the origins...
The Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur are considered the pioneers of powered flight. They began their experimentation with flight in the 1890s, drawing on...