Airplanes

By SheridanWyatt
  • 400 BCE

    Humans First Think of Flight

    Humans First Think of Flight
    In China, the invention and flying of kites became one of the earliest inspirations for human flight.
  • Jan 1, 1480

    Concepts to Make Human Flight a Reality Arise

    Concepts to Make Human Flight a Reality Arise
    Leonardo da Vinci studied flight and designed machines for flight, though they weren't built.

  • First Effective Gliders

    First Effective Gliders
    Otto Lilienthal, german engineer, studies aerodynamics and creates successful gliders that could carry a man long distances.

  • Wright Brother Invent First Successful Plane

    Wright Brother Invent First Successful Plane
    Supposedly inspired by Otto Lilienthal's book written on flight, Brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright make four short flights in their invention, the first successful airplane.

  • Aircrafts Were First Used in War

    Aircrafts Were First Used in War
    Powered aircrafts were used by the Italians to fight off the Turks near Tripoli.

  • Planes Purely Used For Luxury

    Planes Purely Used For Luxury
    As of 2018, planes are a common way of travel. Used purely for travel or luxury, planes are now in use constantly.