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40 From 12 Seconds to Supersonic!

Amazing Progress:

1908: First passenger (Wilbur took a friend)

1914: First commercial airline (Florida)

1927: First solo non-stop Atlantic crossing (Charles
Lindbergh)

1969: First supersonic passenger jet (Concorde)

How Planes Work:

1. Wings create lift (air pushes up)

2. Engine provides thrust (forward power)

3. Tail controls direction

Did You Know?
• Modern jets fly at 900 km/h (70x faster than Flyer 1!)

• Longest flight: Singapore-New York (18,000 km, 19 hours non-stop)

• Biggest passenger plane: Airbus A380 (can carry 853 people!)

Activity Corner: Make a paper airplane and measure how far it flies!

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