From prehistoric times, humans have watched the flight of birds, longed to imitate them, but lacked the power to do so. Logic dictated that if the small muscles of birds can lift them into the air and sustain them, then the larger muscles of humans should be able to duplicate the feat. No one knew …
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History of Flight
October 8, 2009 – 2:02 am
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By av8er
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Posted in Aviation History, Aviation Videos, Educational, FAA - Federal Aviation Administration, General Aviation, Videos
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Tagged balloon flight, camber, FAA, federal aviation administration, flappers, flight, gas balloon, history, hot air balloon, human flight, jacques charles, joseph and etienne montgolfier, lighter than air, lighter than air flight, navigate, navigation, professor jacques, robert hooke, wing flaps, wright brothers, wright flyer
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