Flying is something we can't do naturally, although I'm sure most of us wish we could. Here are a few people who have made a difference in history when it comes to getting us airborne. The first flight, the longest flight and the longest solo trip are all significant events in the history of aviation.
Wright Brothers - First Flight 6d1l5d
In 1878, flight was only a dream. Airplanes and helicopters hadn't been invented yet but seven year-old Orville Wright and his 11 year-old brother Wilbur had a dream. They began building and testing a machine that could fly people. They were the first to understand flight. On December 17, 1903 Orville piloted the first flight. It lasted only 12 seconds - but it worked! They managed four flights that day and the final one lasted 57 seconds. On December 17th, the Wright brothers became the first people to fly a machine, heavier than a hot air balloon, under the complete controls of a pilot.
John and Arthur - Longest Flight t6b6e
John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown were the first people to fly in an aircraft, non-stop, across the London, they were greeted like heroes. They were given Lord Northcliffe's Daily Mail prize (10,000 pounds or about $14,286 US) by Winston Churchill, who was Britain's Secretary of State at the time. A few days later, John and Arthur were knighted at Buckingham Palace by King George V for their achievement.
Amelia Earheart - Solo, Female Flight 645h2z
In 1928 (when she was 31,) Amelia became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic - except she was only a enger. Four years later, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. She also set a record by doing it in only 13.5 hours. She made the first flight from Pacific Ocean. To this day, no one knows what happened to them.
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