The History of Air Travel
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably ridden on a plane at some point in your life. However, for most of human history, flight was little more than a crazy fantasy. The first recorded airplane flight took place on December 17, 1903. This was the date that the Wright brothers took to the skies in the world’s first functioning airplane. The plane was a small, modest biplane that featured both gliders and an independent power source. By combining both methods of propulsion, the Wright brothers set the standard for modern air travel.