Aircrafttotal Encyclopedia

Pioneers

The first powered flights and record breakers, 1903–1938.

AircraftDesignationManufacturerFirst flightRoleStatus
Wright FlyerWright brothers1903First powered, controlled flightMuseum
AEA Silver DartAerial Experiment Association1908Early aviation pioneerReplica
Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis“Spirit of St. Louis”Ryan Airlines1927Long-distance record aircraftMuseum