The Evolution of Airplanes By: Sam Mataraso

The First Airplane First successful flight was December 27, Invented by Orville and Wilbur Wright. The first flight Prepping the plane

The First Airplane – Cont. 9’4’’ tall. 21’1’’length. Wingspan 40’4’’. First flight 10’ high, 120’ long, and lasted 12 seconds. The first flight at Kitty Hawk

How was it made? The materials in the first plane were: Wood Fabric Metal Gasoline Materials common in bikes.

Design

Commercial Flight Began in the late St. Petersburg – Tampa Airline. Flight time of 23 minutes Stewards hired to comfort passengers.

Commercial Flight Led to commercial flight: Larger Planes More comfortable planes Commercial flight advanced due to jet.

Improvements to Engine Jet Engine-1937 by Frank Whittle + Hans von Ohain. August 27, 1939 – First jet plane. Jet Planes were used in WW2. Jet Engine

Jets in Commercial Flight July 27, 1949 – First Flight May 2, 1952 – First Service Named Comet 1 Max Speed: 450 MPH

Significance/Users Improvements were for speed/efficiency. Greatly increased ease of travel. Make traveling long distances plausible. Used by anyone who can afford a ticket.

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