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First successful flying model propelled by an internal combustion engine
Samuel Pierpont Langley builds a gasoline-powered version of his tandem-winged "Aerodromes." the first successful flying model to be propelled by an internal combustion engine. But almost five years prior to that he launched steam-propelled models with wingspans of up to 15 feet on flights of more than half a mile. Little did he know that this would be the start of an enginious scheme that would change the world for the better. -
First successful flying model propelled by an internal combustion engine
Samuel Pierpont Langley builds a gasoline-powered version of his tandem-winged "Aerodromes." the first successful flying model to be propelled by an internal combustion engine. As early as 1896 he launches steam-propelled models with wingspans of up to 15 feet on flights of more than half a mile. -
First Flight
Wilbur and Orville Wright of Dayton, complete the first four sustained flights with a powered, controlled airplane at Kill Devil Hills. Wilbur covered 852 feet over the ground in 59 seconds on this day. This left many in revalation considering that this had never been done before, mostly everyone thought that this initiative would fail. -
First sustained flight with a powered, controlled airplane
Wilbur and Orville Wright of Dayton, Ohio, complete the first four sustained flights with a powered, controlled airplane at Kill Devil Hills, 4 miles south of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. On their best flight of the day, Wilbur covers 852 feet over the ground in 59 seconds. In 1905 they introduce the Flyer, the world’s first practical airplane. -
Concept of a fixed "boundary layer
German professor Ludwig Prandtl presents one of the most important papers in the history of aerodynamics, an eight-page document describing the concept of a fixed "boundary layer," the molecular layer of air on the surface of an aircraft wing. -
First take off from a ship
Hooks attached to the plane's landing gear, a primitive version of the system of arresting gear and safety barriers used on modern aircraft carriers. -
1at resources
The plane was piloted by Cecil Peoli of New York. Mr. Peoli had a special gift for someone in the crowd. He asked Mr. Horace Porter, one of the organizers of the Exhibition, to accompany him on an aerial view of the city. Mr. Porter accepted, and thus became the first air passenger in New Brunswick. But, there was a slight problem with the seating arrangements. This was a single seater and we know who that was reserved for! Mr. Porter's view of the city was from a standing position on a wing (ma -
First aerial
First aerial advertising aka sky writing -
improvments for WW1
During World War I, the requirements of higher speed, higher altitude, and greater maneuverability drive dramatic improvements in aerodynamics, structures, and control and propulsion system design. This gave soldiers that participated in this certain war a higher chance of servival considering that the planes were more efficient and could help them get to and from the war in the easiest tatic possible. -
Automatic gyrostabilizer leads to first automatic pilot
After two years later Sperry and his inventor father, Elmer, add a steering gyroscope to the stabilizer gyro and demonstrate the first "automatic pilot." -
Dramatic improvements in structures and control and propulsion systems.
the requirements of higher speed, higher altitude, and greater maneuverability drive dramatic improvements in aerodynamics, structures, and control and propulsion system design. -
Automatic pilot
Automatic pilot principle discovered, later in airplane timeline 2 this invention will be improved. -
National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
Congress charters the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, a federal agency to spearhead advanced aeronautical research in the United States. -
Altitude
Altitude record of 16,072 feet. -
The Junkers J4, an all-metal airplane, introduced
Hugo Junkers, a German professor of mechanics introduces the Junkers J4, an all-metal airplane built largely of a relatively lightweight aluminum alloy called duralumin. -
Aircraft Manufacturers
Aircraft Manufacturers Association is established. German mechanics scientist Hugo Junkers creates Junkers J4. -
Airmail service inaugurated
The U. S. Postal Service inaugurates airmail service from Polo Grounds in Washington, D.C., on May 15. Two years later, on February 22, 1920, the first transcontinental airmail service arrives in New York from San Francisco in 33 hours and 20 minutes, nearly 3 days faster than mail delivery by train. -
first non-stop flight
U.S. Navy aviators in Curtiss NC-4 flying boats, led Lt. Cdr. Albert C. Read, make the first airplane crossing of the North Atlantic, flying from Newfoundland to London with stops in the Azores and Lisbon. A few months later British Capt. John Alcock and Lt. Albert Brown make the first nonstop transatlantic flight, from Newfoundland to Ireland. Which gave people hope for a modern and more efficient type of transpertation. -
U.S. Navy aviators make the first airplane crossing of the North Atlantic
U.S. Navy aviators in Curtiss NC-4 flying boats, led Lt. Cdr. Albert C. Read, make the first airplane crossing of the North Atlantic, flying from Newfoundland to London with stops in the Azores and Lisbon. A few months later British Capt. John Alcock and Lt. Albert Brown make the first nonstop transatlantic flight, from Newfoundland to Ireland -
Passenger service across the English Channel introduced.
Britain and France introduce passenger service across the English Channel, flying initially between London and Paris. 1919 the first nonstop transatlantic flight, from Newfoundland to Ireland. -
First plane
First plane crossing the Atlantic Ocean nonstop, from Newfoundland to Ireland. -
1st nonstop atlanic crossing
The first airplane was founded -
First refueling
First refueling in the air aerial. The pressurized cabin airplane is used. -
airplane flies
An airplane flies for the forst time over the North Pole. -
Introduction of lightweight, air-cooled radial engines
The introduction of a new generation of lightweight, air-cooled radial engines revolutionizes aeronautics, making bigger, faster planes possible. -
First Solo Flight
On May 21, Charles Lindbergh completes the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic, traveling 3,600 miles from New York to Paris in a Ryan monoplane named the Spirit of St. Louis. This was a big deal to people across the world because the invention of airplanes was just recently created and this opened up opportunities to those who wanted to fly airplanes and gave inspiration to everyone across the globe. -
First nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic.
On May 21, Charles Lindbergh completes the first nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic, traveling 3,600 miles from New York to Paris in a Ryan monoplane named the Spirit of St. Louis. On June 29, Albert Hegenberger and Lester Maitland complete the first flight from Oakland, California, to Honolulu, Hawaii. At 2,400 miles it is the longest open-sea flight to date. -
Charles makes the first solo
Charles Lindbergh makes the first solo non-stop trans-Atlantic flight from New York to Paris in the Spirit of St Louis. This event is a historical milestone. -
first airport
World's first airport was built in 1928 at Croydon near London. This had a very big impact on the future, because without the creation of an airport, transpertaion for pedestrians would not be an option. Some people, now-a-days use this type of transpertation on a daily basis. This offers a faster, more efficient, and safer travel. -
First electromechanical flight simulator
Edwin A. Link introduces the Link Trainer, the first electromechanical flight simulator. Mounted on a base that allows the cockpit to pitch, roll, and yaw, these ground-based pilot trainers have closed hoods that force a pilot to rely on instruments. The flight simulator is used for virtually all U.S. pilot training during WWII. -
electromechanical flight
The electromechanical flight simulator is invented. First woman crosses the Atlantic Ocean by air. -
airplane flies
An airplane flies for the forst time over the South Pole. Endurance record with a Fokker C-2A 172, the craft fklieshours, 176 hours 321 minutes and 2 seconds non-stop. -
British mecanic
British mecanic Frank Whittle creates the jet engine. -
Glider fligh
Glider flight with a rocket powered engine. -
Amelia Earhart's influence
Amelia Earhart became the first female pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean.This is a very important time in history that greatly effected the future.This not only gave women across the world hope, but it also gave everyone, including men courage. Men said "well if a women can do it then i can".This gave people reason to carry on and create bigger and better designs for airplanes.This gave everyone of the past, present, and future to make airplanes that we're better then that one moment in history -
Non-stop transatlantic
Non-stop transatlantic solo flight by Amelia Earhart in a Lockheed Vega 5B from Los Angeles to Newark -
First Modern Airliner
In February, Boeing introduces the 247, a twin-engine 10-passenger monoplane that is the first modern commercial airliner. With variable-pitch propellers, it has an economical cruising speed and excellent takeoff. Also landing gear to make for a better landing. This is a big moment in history because it leads to airplanes with even more passengers, like the modern airplanes of today that can hold over a hundred passengers. The first modern airliner lead to greater and bigger airplanes of today. -
Douglas introduces the 12-passenger twinengine .
In that summer Douglas introduces the 12-passenger twin-engine, designed by aeronautical engineer Arthur Raymond for a contract with TWA. A key requirement is that the plane can take off, fully loaded, if one engine goes out. In September they joins the TWA fleet, followed 2 years later by the DC-3, the first passenger airliner capable of making a profit for its operator without a postal subsidy. The DC-3’s range of nearly 1,500 miles is more than double that of the Boeing 247. As the C -
First modern commercial airliner
In February, Boeing introduces the 247, a twin-engine 10-passenger monoplane that is the first modern commercial airliner. With variable-pitch propellers, it has an economical cruising speed and excellent takeoff. Retractable landing gear reduces drag during flight. -
Boeing 247
The Boeing 247, the Douglas RD-2 Dolphin presidential air plane, and the Douglas DC-1 are introduced. -
First Practical Radar
British scientist Sir Robert Watson-Watt patents the first practical radar system for meteorological applications. During World War II radar is successfully used in Great Britain to detect incoming aircraft and provide information to intercept bombers.This effected today's current airplanes because this radar system is just about in every country and is mostly used for war, to see where the enemy lays and then plot a plan of how to destroy that enemy.This system is used on a every day basis. -
First modern commercial airliner
British scientist Sir Robert Watson-Watt patents the first practical radar (for radio detection and ranging) system for meteorological applications. During World War II radar is successfully used in Great Britain to detect incoming aircraft and provide information to intercept bombers. -
First transpacific mail service
Pan American inaugurates the first transpacific mail service, between San Francisco and Manila, on November 22, and the first transpacific passenger service in October the following year. Four years later, in 1939, Pan Am and Britain’s Imperial Airways begin scheduled transatlantic passenger service. -
DC-3 passenger
Douglas DC-3 passenger airliner presented. -
Jet engines designed
Jet engines designed independently by Britain’s Frank Whittle and Germany’s Hans von Ohain make their first test runs. (Seven years earlier, Whittle, a young Royal Air Force officer, filed a patent for a gas turbine engine to power an aircraft, but the Royal Air Ministry was not interested in developing the idea at the time. Meanwhile, German doctoral student Von Ohain was developing his own design.) Two years later, on August 27, -
14 sets a global
Lockheed 14 sets a global speed record in 3 days, 19 hours and 8 minutes -
B-17 Flying Fortres
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Many air battles during World War II. -
First practical singlerotor helicopters
Russian emigre Igor Sikorsky develops the VS-300 helicopter for the U.S. Army, one of the first practical singlerotor helicopters -
World War II spurs innovation
World War II spurs innovation A world war again spurs innovation. The British develop airplane-detecting radar just in time for the Battle of Britain. At the same time the Germans develop radiowave navigation techniques. The both sides develop airborne radar, useful for attacking aircraft at night. German engineers produce the first practical jet fighter, the twin-engine ME 262, which flies at 540 miles per hour, and the Boeing Company modifies its B-17 into the high-altitude Flying Fortress. -
Sikorsky creates the US Army
Russian-born Igor Sikorsky creates the US Army VS-300 single main rotor helicopter. Germany contructs the Heinkel 178 fighter. -
Northrop MX-334
Northrop MX-334 rocket driven airplane introduced. -
Douglas
Douglas XB-43 jet bomber -
Sound barrior broken
U.S. Air Force pilot Captain Charles "Chuck" Yeager becomes the fastest man alive when he pilots the Bell X-1 faster than sound for the first time on October 14 over the town of Victorville, California. -
Bell X-1 flie
The Bell X-1 flies faster than sound -
First jet-powered commercial aircraft
The prototype De Havilland Comet makes its first flight on July 27. Three years later the Comet starts regular passenger service as the first jet-powered commercial aircraft, flying between London and South Africa. -
B-52 bomber
Boeing makes the B-52 bomber. It has eight turbojet engines, intercontinental range, and a capacity of 500,000 pounds. -
Kaman K-225 gas
Kaman K-225 gas-turbine helicopter and the Boeing's B-47 bomber are built. -
Discovery of the area rule of aircraft design
Richard Whitcomb, an engineer at Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory, discovers and experimentally verifies an aircraft design concept known as the area rule. A revolutionary method of designing aircraft to reduce drag and increase speed without additional power, the area rule is incorporated into the development of almost every American supersonic aircraft. He later invents winglets, which increase the lift-to-drag ratio of transport airplanes and other vehicles. -
British BOAC
British BOAC presents the De Havilland Comet, the first of a series in airplane timeline 3. American Richard Whitcomb discovers the area rule for designing aircrafts -
People to Outer Space
This is the day that NASA selected its first seven astronauts to venture out to the unknowns of space. This was an enormous happening in history. This happening was inspired by the airplane. If the airplane was not created then the chances of us ever going out to space would be highly unlikely, which is why the airplane had such an effect on the outcome and shaping of not only our country, but also the world, because shortly after the U.S sent people to space, other countries did the same. -
First small jet aircraft to enter mass production
The prototype Learjet 23 makes its first flight on October 7. Powered by two GE CJ610 turbojet engines, it is 43 feet long, with a wingspan of 35.5 feet, and can carry seven passengers (including two pilots) in a fully pressurized cabin. It becomes the first small jet aircraft to enter mass production, with more than 100 sold by the end of 1965 -
Boeing 747
Boeing conducts the first flight of a wide-body, turbofan-powered commercial airliner, the 747, one of the most successful aircraft ever produced. -
Space Shuttle
US President Richard Nixon announces $US 5.5 billion in funding for the Space Shuttle program. The Space Shuttle was inspired by the design of a plane. This shows how far we have come, technology wise since the first airplane, and how huge the improvments have been on the simple airplane. This Space Shuttle was just the first of future ones to come. -
Concorde SST introduced into commercial airplane service
The Concorde SST is introduced into commercial airline service by both Great Britain and France on January 21. It carries a hundred passengers at 55,000 feet and twice the speed of sound, making the London to New York run in 3.5 hours half the time of subsonic carriers. But the cost per passenger-mile is high, ensuring that flights remain the privilege of the wealthy. After a Concorde accident kills everyone on board in July 2000, the planes are grounded for more than a year. -
China to U.S.
Boeing 747 of CAAC lands at JFK International Airport, marking the first time since 1949 that a flight from mainland China to the United States is performed. This didn't effect the future as much as acomplishments in the past had. But from this point on, not many had effects of the future, but all show effects of the first airplane -
Voyager circumnavigates the globe (26,000 miles) nonstop in 9 days
Using a carbon-composite material, aircraft designer Burt Rutan crafts Voyager for flying around the world nonstop on a single load of fuel. Voyager has two centerline engines, one fore and one aft, and weighs less than 2,000 pounds (fuel for the flight adds another 5,000 pounds). It is piloted by Jeana Yeager (no relation to test pilot Chuck Yeager) and Burt’s brother Dick Rutan, who circumnavigate the globe (26,000 miles) nonstop in 9 days. -
bomber developed
Northrop Grumman develops the bomber, with a "flying wing" design. Made of composite materials rather than metal, it cannot be detected by conventional radar. At about the same time, Lockheed designs the F-117 stealth fighter, also difficult to detect by radar. -
Crash and Kill
An Air Inter Airbus A320, crashes on landing at Strasbourg, killing 87 out of 96 people on board. This shows that even from when the airplane was first invented to current day that the airplane is no where close to perfection and falws are still made.The airplane has never been, nor will ever be completely safe and have, and always will have some crash.This shows that no matter how many times we shall update the most current plane to something better, this part of history will never change. -
First aircraft produced through computer-aided design and engineering
Boeing debuts the twin-engine 777, the biggest two-engine jet ever to fly and the first aircraft produced through computer-aided design and engineering. Only a nose mockup was actually built before the vehicle was assembled—and the assembly was only 0.03 mm out of alignment when a wing was attached -
Joint research program to develop second-generation supersonic airliner
NASA teams with American and Russian aerospace industries in a joint research program to develop a second-generation supersonic airliner for the 21st century. The centerpiece is the Tu-144LL, a first-generation Russian supersonic jetliner modified into a flying laboratory. It conducts supersonic research comparing flight data with results from wind tunnels and computer modeling. -
The Air pollution
Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, particulate matter, or biological materials that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or cause damage to the natural environment or built environment, into the atmosphere. -
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