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World Aviation in 190426 May
The Wright brothers begin a series of over 100 flights in Flyer No.II.
20 September
Wilbur Wright makes the first ever circuit flight in an aeroplane.
9 November
Wilbur Wright flies 4.43 kilometres (2.75 miles) at Dayton. This is the
firstflight
of more than 5 minutes.
Also this year...
Frenchman
Robert Esnault-Pelterie flies a glider (sailplane) based on the Wright's
designs, but with ailerons for control. This is the first full-sized aeroplane
to feature this innovation.
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