Home›Pioneer and Early Aviation Aircraft›All Pioneer and Early Aviation AircraftBrowse ByAll Pioneer and Early Aviation AircraftReference and ClassificationDevelopingThe earliest powered heavier-than-air aircraft, from the first controlled powered flights through the fragile wood-and-fabric designs of the First World War era, before aviation matured into distinct airliner, general aviation and military categories. Belongs here: the first successful powered aircraft and the pioneering designs of aviation's first two decades, including early combat aircraft from the First World War. 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Wikipedia: Wright Flyertier 2WikipediaWright Flyer, lead section, first flight sentenceQuote, Wright Flyer, lead section, first flight sentenceThe Wright Flyer (also known as the Kitty Hawk, Flyer I or the 1903 Flyer) made the first sustained flight by a manned heavier-than-air powered and controlled aircraft on December 17, 1903.View the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.