Airplanes

What is an airplane? It’s simple – it’s an aircraft heavier than air, an airplane. Today, there are many types of aircraft that are used in various areas of our lives. Do you know who contributed to the development of this industry? Let’s take a look below, because this is a laborious process that many scientists are engaged in.

First Attempts

Has anyone heard of George Cayley? A scientist who tried to create a flying machine. How did Kaylee come up with the idea to create an airplane? He loved to study birds: wingspan, flight speed, all this gave impetus to the creation of the aircraft. Who would have thought that this is how our acquaintance with aviation would begin. Want to see the details of the aircraft and familiarize yourself with them? Then get acquainted with the publications, scientific works of the researcher, everything is painted there to the smallest detail. The scientist was able to make this device capable of lifting a person above the ground. This invention was created at the end of the 18th century in Great Britain. 

Have you heard of a scientist like William Henson? Someone must have heard! The researcher made a detailed drawing of the aircraft, you can see it. The idea was in a propeller plane, he made it so that there was a propeller to launch the structure.

Aircraft of Alberto Santos-Dumont

Santos Dumont is a Brazilian scientist who can be called the creator of the airship – an airship, an aircraft. He independently invented and designed it, this idea was a success. There have been and will be disputes. The question of superiority is always open. However, one person should not be singled out, because everyone contributed to aviation, only from their own side.

Invented by the Wright Brothers

Wright brothers, you must have heard of them. The guys were engaged in the development of aircraft, and they managed to create an aircraft that could take off from the ground for a while – this is a huge step forward. At that time, it was a breakthrough, getting closer and closer to the real plane. However, can they be called the first? Absolutely yes, like any other scientist.

There are many supporters of the theory that the Wright brothers were the founders of the aircraft. The history of the creation of their invention began with a detailed study of the biplane, which was made in accordance with the Herring-Chanute project. This design was successfully tested in 1896. The brothers were able to improve the design, improve safety and control the flight from the ground. The plane was able to fly, albeit for a very short time – 12 seconds, but this is already a huge step forward, an incentive to work and develop further. The plane was miraculously able to cover a distance of 30 meters; this is a clear success. On just the third attempt, the Wright brothers managed to launch the plane, which managed to overcome an interval of more than 279 meters and was able to climb 13 meters in height.

After the creation of the aircraft, the Wright brothers signed a contract with the US Department of Defense. In 1909, they founded their own aircraft manufacturing company, which was engaged in the execution of orders in various fields: military, orders from investors, etc. They managed to work with many private companies in France and beyond. They financed the development of various areas of aviation – civil and commercial. In the fall of 1909, one of the brothers flew over downtown New York and the Statue of Liberty for half an hour. The guys did an amazing job, improving the aircraft.

Santos Dumont and His Developments

Santos Dumont is a hot air balloon maker, a wonderful invention. Would you like to fly in a hot air balloon? Or have you already flown? How do you feel about flying? I think it’s a great emotion and a very romantic thing to do. The scientist is also called the creator of the first manned aircraft. In addition, the researcher is considered the author of airships that were under the control of the engine. The researcher’s plane took off to a height of about 2.5 meters and overcame more than 60 meters. This happened in 1906.

We hope that you have learned a lot of new and interesting things for yourself!