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Celebrating The Anniversary Of The Wright Brothers' First Flight
The Wright Brothers conducted their first flight on December 17th, 1903.
Early Aircraft Industry: The History Of Curtiss Aeroplane Company
It was once the world’s largest aviation company.
A Look At The Wright Brothers Patent War That Started The Aviation Industry
This story turns out to be way more complicated than you might expect.
How The Wright Brothers Delayed The Development Of The US Air Force
Partly due to Wright's legal obstructions, the US lagged behind European air forces in WWI and had to fly British and Fr...
5 Of The Most Famous Pilots Of All Time
From historical individuals to today’s icons, this list delves into the world's most famous pilots.
US Senate Says December 17 To Be Recognized As ‘Wright Brothers Day’
The resolution remarks that the brothers introduced the “universal human aspiration to defy gravity.”
Did You Know That Pieces Of The Wright Flyer Have Been Taken Into Space?
The Wright brothers made aviation history when the Wright Flyer took to the skies on December 17, 1903.
What Is National Aviation Day & Why Is It Important?
Get ready to celebrate this August 19th
From Wood To Composites: How Aircraft Materials Have Changed Over The Years
The extensive use of composites contributes to the net fuel burn of today’s aircraft.
Readback Correct: 5 Must-Read Books for Aviation Fans
Grounded by weather or passing time at cruise? Here are five must-read books for every aviation enthusiast's library.
Widely Rejected: Did Gustave Whitehead Fly Before The Wright Brothers?
There is no photographic evidence to suggest that Whitehead's aircraft took to the skies.
Wright Brothers Day: Celebrating The Anniversary Of The First Powered Heavier-Than-Air Flight
It is 119 years ago today that the Wright Brothers took their place in aviation history.
History: The Discovery of Lift and Drag Forces On Aircraft
While birds taught the early aerodynamicists the concept of lift, air resistance and its relationship with lift were poo...
The Life & Times Of Scotland's Early Aviation Pioneer Percy Pilcher
Percy Pilcher is not as well known as the Wright Brothers, but almost came as close to fame.
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Where It All Began: Visiting The Wright Brothers National Memorial
Everything we cover on Simple Flying comes back to two men, one day on a beach in North Carolina.
The Life & Times Of Frank Purdy Lahm: The US Army's First Certified Pilot
Frank Lahm was the American military's first pilot.
How Did The Wright Flyer Work?
It has been well over a century since the pioneering aircraft made its first flight.
