Important Information about Aviation

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The Wright Brothers' Early Flights

On October 9, 1910, Clement Ader successfully lifted his aircraft a few centimeters above the ground and flew around 50 meters. However, even before this, a Turkish aircraft had an accident at TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) on March 4, 2015. This was the first flight of an Avia aircraft, named by Clement. The Latin term "Avia" translates to "bird," signifying flight. The Wright Brothers claimed to have flown before, and among their key claims are the following

On March 4, 2015, Turkish airplane. 

  • 1.Clément Ader, Eole III (1901-1903)
  • 2.Gustave Whitehead (1901-1903)
  • 3.Richard Pearse, Monoplane (1903-1904)
  • 4.Samuel Pierpont Langley, Aerodrome A (1903)
  • 5.Carl Jatho, Jatho Biplane (1903)
  • 6.Alberto Santos-Dumont, 14-bis (1906)
    • The First Airplane Flight
    Although there were other claims related to the first flight before the Wright Brothers, the credit for the first successful airplane flight goes to the Wright Brothers (Wilbur and Orville Wright). They designed and successfully flew their aircraft on December 17, 1903, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA. The main reasons they are recognized as the pioneers of the first airplane flight are as follows:
    They conducted the first flight with a powered aircraft that was propelled by their own engine.The aircraft was under the control of the pilot.The airplane flew smoothly and successfully before landing on the ground.These factors distinguish the Wright Brothers' achievement as the first controlled, powered, and sustained flight in aviation history.



    New Era of Aviation

    The discovery and development of the internal combustion engine marked the beginning of a new era in the aviation sector in the early 20th century. This engine assisted in propelling airplanes, enabling them to fly successfully. The invention of such engines paved the way for the evolution of aircraft, and as a result, airplanes became a common sight in the sky.

    Significant Historical Dates Related to Aviation

    1. In the year 1500, the Italian artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci created drawings of a machine designed for flight.
    2. In 1783, two Frenchmen, Joseph-Michel Montgolfier and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier, successfully flew the first hot air balloon.
    3. In 1903, the Wright Brothers invented the airplane.
    4. In 1906, Alberto Santos-Dumont, a Brazilian aviator, set a world record by flying 14-bis in Paris.
    5. In 1908, French aviator Henry Farman completed the first one-kilometer flight.
    6. In 1909, French aviator Louis Blériot became the first person to cross the English Channel by air.
    7. In 1910, Baroness Raymonde de Laroche became the first licensed female pilot.
    8. In 1910, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin established the first commercial airline company in Germany.
    9. In 1924, two American planes successfully completed a round-the-world journey in six months, covering 26,345 miles.
    10. In 1939, Germany accomplished the first successful flight of a jet aircraft.
    11. In 1970, the first jumbo jet, Boeing 747, entered airline service.
    12. In 1976, the Concorde, a supersonic passenger airliner, began commercial service, achieving speeds more than twice the speed of sound (2180 km/h).

    Is Air Travel Safe?

    Air travel has become significantly safer today. According to statistics, flying is considered 22 times safer than traveling by car. Although air accidents are rare, they tend to receive extensive media coverage, contributing to the perception that flying is more dangerous than it is.

    Brief History of Nepali Aviation Services

    Civil aviation history in Nepal dates back to 1953 when an American company operated DC-3 Dakota aircraft. Subsequently, in 1958, Nepal operated DC-3 planes, and in 1961, the Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation was established. The corporation operated various aircraft over the years, including Pilatus, Avro, Twin Otter, Boeing 727, and Boeing 707. In 2012, after the implementation of the Nepal Government's Aviation Policy, private airlines emerged, such as Yeti Airlines, Buddha Air, Tara Air, Simrik Air, Summit Air, and a dozen helicopter companies that have been providing excellent services in Nepali airspace.

    Source: Sindhulimadi-based Aviyanushasan Museum







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