when did the modern age of aviation begin?
November 21, 1783
was this an aircraft?
not exactly.
then what?
a hot air balloon
was it heavy?
Described as lighter-than-air
could it be steered?
This one, no.
who created it?
the Montgolfier brothers.
are there any myths mentioned?
Yes.
how many?
Two
please name one
the story of Icarus
where is this myth from?
Greece
is there a persian myth?
Yes
who is mentioned in this?
Jamshid
who created the word aviation?
Gabriel La Landelle
what did he do for a living?
French writer
anything else?
He was once a naval officer
when did he create the word?
1863
which company made aircrafts able to transport people?
the German Zeppelin company.
who crossed the english channel?
Jean-Pierre Blanchard
when?
1785.
was this the first time he was flying?
No