The Wright BrothersWilbur and Orville Wright's contributions to aviation were among the most important in our century. The invention of flight was first thought of hundreds of years ago, but look how long it took us. From 1903, when the Wrights flew an eight horsepowered plane until now when we fl...

Barnstorming: The Wings of Superman Welcome ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We are traveling at a maximum speed, and at an altitude of 28,000 feet. There will be no seatbelts, or brakes, so please sit back and enjoy the flight. Would you pay five bucks a pop to fly with ...