by Karen Warlitner | Jan 12, 2016 | Announcements
Igor Sikorsky’s Sikorsky R-4 took its first flight January 13, 1942. This American two-place helicopter had a single, three blade main rotor powered by a radial engine. Originally, this was the Vought-Sikorsky VS-300. Once modified, it became the world’s...
by Karen Warlitner | Dec 7, 2015 | Announcements
December marks numerous aviation milestones. December 1892-The Wright brothers open their first bicycle shop. December 8, 1903-Samuel P. Langley’s Aerodrome, piloted by Charles Manley, crashes into the Potomac River. December 17, 1903-The Wright Flyer takes off...
by Karen Warlitner | Sep 1, 2015 | Announcements
September 25, 1903 The Wright brothers arrive in kitty Hawk, NC, to prepare for their historic flight. September 15, 1904 Orville Wright makes the first turn with an airplane. Wilbur makes the first circle five days later. September 23, 1911 The first air mail...
by Karen Warlitner | Aug 7, 2015 | Announcements
August 8, 1908-Wilbur Wright makes his first test flight in Europe at Champs d’Auvours, France. August 29, 1909-Glenn Curtiss winds speed tests in Rheims, France. August 1, 1911-Harriet Quimby is the first American woman to receive a U.S. Federation Aeronautique...
by Karen Warlitner | Aug 7, 2015 | Announcements
July 2, 1900-First Flight of the Zeppelin rigid airship. July 4, 1908-Glenn Curtiss flies the June Bug more than a mile. July 25, 1909-Louis Bleriot crosses the English Channel in his Bleriot. July 14-15,1919-The Vickers Vimy flies non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean....
