Otto Lilienthal built the world's first manned gliders in the 1890s. Lilienthal is credited as the father of flight for his contributions to aviation. Lilienthal tragically perished in the world's ...

Giffard's 1852 airship flight was the first powered & steerable flight, showcasing control over 17 miles. The Giffard airship was the first full-sized airship with a 3-horsepower steam engine.