AEROPLANE

WHAT IS A AEROPLANE


The Wright brothers created the first aeroplane. They have wings that feature an airfoil shape. While birds have been flying for millions of years it is something relatively new to humans.

HISTORY

Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright invented the first aeroplane. In 1878, flight was only a dream. John Alcock and Arthur Brown were passengers in the first aeroplane.

INTERESTING FACTS

The long, thin body of an aircraft is typically called the fuselage. pilots usually sit in a chair called a cockpit.