Harriet Quimby on her historic Channel flight On August 1 ... But it also came from a desire to push the envelope, which many early aviation pioneers possessed. A plan is hatched It was while ...
The year was 1783, a milestone year for aviation—the dream of flying ... 1785—The First Balloon Across the English Channel: In the early days of ballooning, crossing the English Channel ...
The Blériot XI remains one of the most important aircraft in the history of aviation, with the record-setting flights across the English Channel launching inspiration for aviators around the world.