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12 Forgotten and Abandoned Planes You Won’t Believe Were Left Behind
The invention of the airplane marked one of the greatest technological milestones in human history. When the Wright brothers ...
Who Invented The First Modern Helicopter?
Ukraine-born engineer Igor Sikorsky designed the first modern day helicopter in 1939, creating a blueprint for many of the ...
The upstart company that wants to build the world's largest aircraft
The WindRunner is an ambitious aircraft project that could make it easier to use larger wind turbines. The company behind it, ...
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Unbelievable Historical Facts About Airplanes You Likely Didn’t Know
The airplane's history reveals surprising facts. The Wright brothers weren't the only pioneers. Animals were early passengers. Airplanes first delivered mail. Early planes used fabric and wood. Pilots ...
When Was Autopilot Invented For Planes? (It's Older Than You'd Expect)
Basic autopilot systems have existed for almost as long as powered flight, with the first gyroscopic model by Lawrence Sperry ...
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Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Takes Flight for its Final Two Summer Season Performances
The company closes its season with two different performances by two touring troupes, one offering an ode to flight through ...