Early Flight

The Fastest Man on Earth
Learn about Glen Curtiss—who was at one time known as the fastest man on Earth.
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A man sits behind the steering wheel of a biplane, looking toward the camera. The photo looks old and is dated August 1909.

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Thu, Jun 23 2022
The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk
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A biplane just barely above the ground with a person standing to the right of it.
Wed, Jun 22 2022
Before the Wrights Were Aviators
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Wright Cycle Co. Repair Claim Check
Mon, Jun 20 2022
Who Were the Wright Brothers?
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Wilbur and Orville Wright in Dayton, Ohio
Fri, May 20 2022
90 Years After Her Solo Transatlantic Flight: What Would Amelia Earhart Think About Women in Aviation?
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A wideshot of a woman standing next to a car with a aircraft in the background.
Thu, Jan 13 2022
AirSpace Season 5, Ep. 9: With a Little Help From My Friends
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Mon, Dec 06 2021
The NACA's Essential Role in Early Aircraft Technology
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Wind Tunnel
Thu, Oct 14 2021
Early Mexican Aviators at the Moisant Aviation School
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Five men stand in front of a monoplane with a two blade propeller. Background: a hanger made of corrugated metal and to the left of center is the number 3 inside a circle. From left to right: first man in a suit jacket facing slightly to the right with a backwards cap. second man is wearing a backwards cap and does not wear a jacket and has his left hand in his pocket. The third man is on the other side of the propeller is wearing a cap and unbuttoned jacket. The fifth man stands with his hands behind him
Thu, Sep 23 2021
AirSpace Season 5, Ep. 2: Leaving for Paris
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Thu, Sep 09 2021
AirSpace Season 5, Ep. 1: Moonshine
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Thu, Jun 10 2021
AirSpace Season 4, Ep. 9 Chicago Flyer
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