Events tagged with "aero engineering"

Historical Events tagged with "aero engineering"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Science & Technology

Orville Wright's Remarkable Glider Flight

October 24th, 1911 113 years ago

Orville Wright achieved an impressive flight duration of nine minutes and 45 seconds in a glider at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. This landmark flight showcased advancements in aviation technology and underscored Wright's commitment to enhancing human flight. The glider's design allowed for sustained air travel, demonstrating the viability of powered flight experimentation and laying groundwork for future aeronautical innovation.