Traian Vuia – the Romanian inventor who first flew a powered airplane in 1906
Journal Title: INCAS BULLETIN - Year 2011, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
As observed the beginning of heavier than air devices started with Wright Brothers who flew in 1903 the first catapulted airplane equipped with an engine, similar to present motor gliders. In March 1906 took place the first flight of Vuia’s monoplane using on board installations. Since then a real competition between manufacturers has started to improve their airplanes as they become more efficient. Traian Vuia’s first flights and his beginnings are explained below.
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Liviu FILIMON
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