Who Were the First People to Fly?

Long before the first private pilot license, a group known as "bird-men" attempted flight by jumping off cliffs. Guided by a belief that human strength could emulate avian prowess, these pioneers symbolize the early pursuit of flight, even if it was without the aid of a functioning aircraft.

In 1655, the mathematical pragmatism of Robert Hooke brought forth a sobering reality – the human body lacked the strength for artificial wings. This revelation catalyzed a shift in focus among inventors and scientists, leading to alternative explorations for achieving the dream of human flight.

Concurrently, the East harbored its own secrets. Amidst rolling hills and bamboo forests, China held a 2000-year-old precursor to aeronautical studies - the humble kite.

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