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GIACOPPO, GIORDANO, ALOE PRESENT:

The history of airplanes

the dream in antiquity

the first predecessors of airplanes

Below we find two great examples of man's desire to be able to fly

• Ancient desire to fly: The human ambition to fly dates back to ancient times, with stories like the Greek myth of Icarus.
• Renaissance contributions: During the Renaissance, interest in flight is renewed, sparking new ideas and designs.
• Leonardo Da Vinci, a pioneer of flight: Leonardo created sketches and prototypes of flying machines, such as wingsuits and instruments.
• Visionary but unsuccessful attempts: Despite his efforts, Leonardo’s prototypes couldn’t achieve human flight, but they paved the way for future innovations.

The Evolution of Aviation in the 20th Century

Aviation in the 20th century saw major advancements, beginning with the first flights by the Wright brothers in 1903 with the Flyer, a biplane equipped with a combustion engine. During World War I, airplanes evolved into war machines, improving speed and maneuverability. In the 1930s, commercial airplanes like the Douglas DC-3 revolutionized civil transportation, making flights more accessible and safer. By the mid-century, military and civilian jets marked a further leap forward, bringing aviation into the modern era.

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Aviation in the 20th Century: Key Milestones

• 1903: First flight by the Wright brothers with the Flyer.
• WWI: Airplanes become war machines with better speed and agility.

• 1930s: Commercial planes like the Douglas DC-3 make flights accessible and safer.
• Mid-century: Jet technology propels aviation into the modern era

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AIRPLANES IN THE 21TH CENTURY

• Today, aviation is a very advanced and technological field that allows people to travel quickly from one place to another around the world. Modern airplanes are equipped with powerful engines and electronic systems that make them safe and efficient. Commercial airplanes, used for passenger flights, can fly at high altitudes and very high speeds. Besides passenger flights, aviation is also important for transporting goods, for security purposes (such as military flights), and for scientific exploration, like space flights. Aviation has transformed the way we communicate and do business, reducing travel time between different parts of the world.

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GIACOPPO, GIORDANO, ALOE.

Airplanes Become War Machines in World War I

During World War I, airplanes were used in combat for the first time. They became faster and more agile, equipped with weapons for fighting in the sky, transforming from simple flying machines into powerful tools of war.

Douglas DC-3: Making Air Travel Accessible and Safe

Commercial planes like the Douglas DC-3 made flying more accessible and safer. With its strong design and ability to carry more passengers, the DC-3 allowed more people to travel affordably and confidently, helping make air travel a common and reliable means of transportation.

Jet technology propels aviation into the modern era.

Jet technology has propelled aviation into the modern era by making planes faster, more efficient, and able to fly longer distances. This advancement has transformed air travel, allowing people to reach destinations worldwide more quickly and reliably.

The Wright brothers

In 1903, the Wright brothers made the first successful powered flight with their plane, the Flyer. It was a simple biplane with a small engine, and it flew for only 12 seconds, marking the start of modern aviation.