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The first flight of an object heavier than air commenced in 1903 by the Wright brothers. The distance of 37m.
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1914 was the year Lawrence Sperry demonstrates the automatic gyrostabilizer. This kept planes level and flying in a straight line. 2 years later he improved on the gyrostabilizer by adding steering mechanism to create automatic pilot.
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In 1925 the Lightwieght aircooled radial engines were invented and with them planes can be bigger and faster.
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The boeing 307 stratoline was the first fully pressurized plane. This allowed it to fly 6.096 km high. Because it could fly so high it flew above the weather so if there was rough winds they just fly above it and the passengers would have a more comfortable ride.
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The prototype of the first jet poered airliner takes its first flight. In 1952 it became a regular passenger jet giving a quiet and faster flight.
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he Beoing 747 conducts its first flight. It is a widebodied commercial airline. It was the most successful airline ever made.
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The Airbus 350 is a double decker plane. It is the largest plane built and had enough seats for 555 people.
