On This Day Dec 17, 1903, a momentous event in the history of aviation took place as the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, achieved the first powered flight. Their aircraft, the Wright Flyer, successfully lifted off the ground near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. With Orville at the controls, the plane covered a distance of approximately 120 feet and remained airborne for 12 seconds.
This pioneering flight marked a significant milestone in human history, laying the foundation for the age of aviation and ultimately changing the way people and goods would travel around the world. The Wright brothers’ ingenuity and determination paved the way for the rapid advancement of aviation technology in the years to come.
