Category: Early Pioneers

  • Goddards first rocket

    This is a 1/16th scale model of Robert Goddard’s first rocket. Dr. Robert H. Goddard, an American physicist and engineer, is widely recognized for his pioneering work in the development of modern rocketry. On March 16, 1926, Goddard launched the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket, marking a historic milestone in the…

  • Historic Aircraft Milestones

    Info-graphic. Aircraft have played a pivotal role in shaping the course of human history and technological advancement. Here are some historic aircraft milestones that have marked significant moments in aviation history: Wright Brothers’ First Powered Flight (1903): First Transatlantic Flight (1919): Charles Lindbergh’s Solo Transatlantic Flight (1927): Amelia Earhart’s Transatlantic…

  • The Tuskegee Airmen

    This info-graphic shows the timeline and significant accomplishments of the Tuskeegee Airmen. The Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American military pilots and support personnel who served during World War II, have a storied history marked by significant milestones. Here is a timeline highlighting key events and achievements in the…

  • Amelia Earhart

    Amelia Earhart was an American aviation pioneer and one of the most famous and accomplished female aviators in history. Her life and career were marked by groundbreaking achievements and a relentless passion for flying. Here are key details about Amelia Earhart: Early Life and Education: Career in Aviation: Record-Breaking Flights:…

  • Charles Lindberg

    Charles Lindbergh, whose full name was Charles Augustus Lindbergh, was a renowned American aviator, military officer, inventor, and author. He is best known for his pioneering transatlantic flight in 1927 and for his contributions to aviation and science. Here are some key details about Charles Lindbergh: Early Life and Education:…

  • Early Tools

    Early builders of aircraft didn’t have computers complex machines or exotic materials. They were craftsmen who used their skills in other trades like cabinetry, even bicycle contruction. They became draughtsmen in order to create the drawings needed as the guide to building. An example of an early drafting kit similar to what was…

  • Glenn Curtiss

    Glenn Hammond Curtiss was a pioneering American aviation engineer, inventor, and aviation pioneer who made significant contributions to the development of aviation and aerospace technology during the early 20th century. Here are key details about Glenn Curtiss: Early Life and Background: Aviation Career: Innovations and Achievements: Business Ventures: Legacy: Glenn…

  • Glenn Curtiss and the Jenny

    The Curtiss Jenny One of the most famous of all aircraft is the Curtiss JN-4D, popularly known as the Jenny. More than ninety percent of American pilots trained during the First World War received their primary instruction on the Jenny. After the war, thousands of these aircraft were sold at…

  • First in Flight

    First in Flight

    The Wrights appear to be the first to make serious studied attempts to simultaneously solve the power and control problems. Both problems proved difficult, but they never lost interest. They solved the control problem by inventing wing warping for roll control, combined with simultaneous yaw control with a steerable rear rudder. Almost as an afterthought, they…