History of Aviation Flashcards
Who was the renowned artist, created conceptual sketches of aircraft in the 15th century
Leonardo da Vinci
In 1647, he designed a model aircraft with multiple glider wings, but it was unable to carry a person’s weight.
Tito Livio Burattini
In 1783, they successfully flew the first unmanned hot air balloon
The Montgolfier brothers
Who was the first person to fly an untethered airship powered by an internal combustion engine in 1901?
Alberto Santos-Dumont
Who achieved a significant milestone in 1869 by successfully launching the first unmanned, heavier-than-air aircraft on a sustained flight?
Samuel Pierpont Langley
On December 17, 1903, they achieved the first successful crewed, heavier-than-air flight, marking a pivotal moment in aviation history.
The Wright brothers (Wilbur & Orville)
