Ever since the invention of the airplane, aerobatics pushed the limits of what could be done with—or on—an airplane. Daredevil pilots looked at flying as an entertaining way to earn a living. Lincoln Beachy, Glenn Curtiss, and Charles Hamilton were the first to impress crowds across the country with their aerial performances. Lincoln Beachy set Read More…
The jet age is one of the most important (if not the most important) times in the history of aviation. Learn about some of the more important milestones of the Jet Age below: Notable Jet Age Experiments / Tests / Pioneers French Ramjet Experiment French engineer Rene Leducis became interested in aircraft propulsion when he Read More…
In the 1910s and 1920s, more and more people because interested in aviation. In response, Hollywood began to add flight scenes into the movies it produced. In true fashion, these scenes often required pilots to take great risks, performing near impossible feats in mid-air. Stunt pilots worked under extremely dangerous circumstances, but their contributions to Read More…
Rigid airships were developed in the early 1900s. In Germany, Hugo Eckner was instrumental in popularizing airship travel. In 1924, Eckner commanded the airship Los Angeles during its flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Encouraged by the success, he was responsible for building the even bigger airship Graf Zeppelin. Beginning in 1928, the Graf Zeppelin regularly Read More…
As one of the most iconic rockets in use by the space and defense industries within the United States, Atlas is known for many things. The rocket is most known for its use in the Mercury launch where astronauts were sent into orbit. The Atlas name is also associated with satellite delivery as it has Read More…