The year was 1916, just 12½ years after the Wright brothers had their first successful flight at Kitty Hawk. World War I was underway in Europe, and the U.S. would join the fray the following year.

Work discusses Samuel P. Langley, his work with the Smithsonian, his work in aviation and with the first airplanes, including history of the Langley Aerodrome (Aeroplane). Focuses on Charles D.

CAPE DENISON, Antarctica (Reuters) - An Antarctic expedition has found what it believes to be remains of the first aeroplane brought to the frozen continent, on an icy shore near where it was ...

He was the only man ever to land a plane on the summit of Mount Washington. I'll tell you the story. Rob Reiner's Daughter Tracy Speaks Out After His & Michele's Deaths ...