IR Timeline: Airplanes

First Parachute that led to the Design of the Airplane

Oct 22, 1797

The Parachute that was design led to the design of the airplane depending on the aerodynamics and lift.

First Glider Flight

Mar 17, 1883

John J, Montgomery begins to fly gliders, whixh also influenced the design of the airplane.

First Box Kite Flown

Mar 1, 1893

Laurence Hargrave created the first box kite, which is known to have great lift and height.

Wright Brothers Plane Patent

Mar 23, 1903

The Wright Brothers issued to get their first flyer patented, and it was officially issued on May 22nd, 1906.

The Wright Brothers flew the first successful airplane in 1903

Dec 17, 1903

The first successful flight of the Wright Brother's Flyer, which began their influences for future airplanes.

First practical airplane was flown (Wright Flyer III)

Oct 5, 1905

Wilbur Wright flew around the field 30 times in 39 minute, making a total of 24 1/2 miles.

First Military Airplane

Sep 3, 1909

The United States Army bought the Wright Brother's military airplane, which led to future improvements in military planes.

First Airmail Approved

Sep 23, 1911

This began the ability to send mail through planes.

First Flight Around the World

Apr 6, 1924

The first flight around the world took place in the Northern Hemisphere, for a course of about 175 days.

First Female Flight

May 20, 1932

The first female to take flight was Amelia Earhart when she traveled across the Atlantic.

First Jet Airplane

Aug 27, 1939

First Airplane to Travel Faster than the Speed of Sound

Oct 14, 1947

The first airplane to travel faster than the speed of sound.

First Jet Plane to Carry Passengers

May 2, 1952