11 Heavier than air: first pioneer flight in Europe.
11 Heavier than air: first pioneer flight in Europe.
Many stories from antiquity involve the desire to fly. As to stimulate the development of heavier-than-air aircrafts, several aviation prizes were founded in Europe. Take-off, control, and landing were the big concerns. The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, created in 1905, was in charge to record official demonstrations. Who is claimed to have performed the first airplane flight in Europe, taking off unassisted by any external launch system?
Questions for open discussion
- Which aviation pioneers are generally credited with inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful airplane?
Did the first airplanes were able to kick-off by themselves?
Who was the pilot claimed to reach the first airplane flight, taking off unassisted by an external launch system?
Did these pioneers design their own airplanes?
Which materials were used to design and build the first airplanes in the early 1900’s?
