Since 1903, when the Wright Brothers flew the first aircraft, aviation has constantly been advancing. It didn’t matter if it was for military, commercial or private purposes. Ever since airplanes have existed, the main goal has been to produce the fastest, most fuel efficient aircraft. Whether it’s changing the design or using different parts, airline manufacturers are constantly advancing their planes. But there were always certain planes that stood out among the others. One of these was the Douglas DC-3, which impacted aviation history in the 20th century by becoming one of the fastest, safest, fuel efficient and innovative planes of its time.
In the beginning, there were only a few DC-3’s that were ordered but soon airlines bought more, and orders grew to one-hundred. “It soon became clear to Douglas that the DC-2 was already [obsolete], and that the DST/DC-3 production line would carry all Douglas’ commercial production” (Holden, 116,117). The DC-3 flabbergasted everyone. It took 3 hours and 55 minutes to get from New York to Chicago on a nonstop flight and took 4 hours 59 minutes on the way back. A train would take you eighteen hours then. 10,629 DC-3’s were produced by Douglas, 92% being military. Even today, many people have heard or know of the DC-3 because of its impact on aviation and how it changed the way people thought of airplanes. (Holden, 116, 117)
Back in the 1920’s when commercial aviation was a fairly new technology it was a slow business. In the 1930’s, the DC-3 was introduced and the airline industry started to become more profitable. The original DC-1 and its successor the DC-2 were both well known planes during their times. Since Douglas was well known for their prowess in engineering, American A...
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Henry Holden, Allen Campbell. DC-3/Dakota Historical Society. 1. N.p. n.d. Web. 20 Oct. 2009.
This was definitely my best website by a landslide. Not only did it provide lots of information on my topic, but it was written by experts on the DC-3 from around the world. It even included a message board where you are able to ask questions from the creators of the site, as well as from aviation experts around the world.
Judy Rumerman. The Douglas DC-3. 1. N.p. n.d. Web. 28 Sept. 2009.
It was a great one-time source. It included a page worth of information which allowed me to write two paragraphs. There was lots of information on the changes from the DC-2 to the DC-3. Those changes gave me ideas for paragraphs on the components of the DC-3.
McNeely, Gina. "Legacy of Flight." Aviation History. Mar. 1998: Academic Search Premier. 8 Nov. 2003.
Lockheed Martin was contracted by the United States to make planes for them. On May 1, 1960, a U-2 flown by the US officer Francis Gary Powers crashed in the USSR. This caused tension between the two countries. Powers was put to trail and was jailed. After this, the CIA and the USAF were both looking for a better spy aircraft. They were asked to make something that could fly faster and higher that could be more stealthy. Both the CIA and United States Air force contracted Lockheed Martin to make this plane. The first version was developed at Skunk Works, located in California. It was made in 1958. It could fly at 85,000 feet above sea level, higher than any plane. It could also sustain Mach 3 as long as it had fuel. The SR -71 was faster and could fly higher than before and its radar signature was only 1%.(Wikipedia)
Planes have developed immensely through the years. The Wright brothers developed the first plane in 1903.
During World War II (WW2) the aeroplane proved to be the military’s greatest asset. It was dominant as it was versatile. Unlike the tank, boat or even the foot soldier the planes can serve in all areas of one countries military, land, sea and of course the air. They could fight where ever needed. Not only did they attack in dog fights or bombing raids they could go for a surveillance or reconnaissance to assist their forces. They destroyed many enemies industrial plants and provided many ground combat support.
In this paper, I would like to discuss on the video, “21st century jet.” This video is about the launching and testing of the airplane by the Boeing company, 777.The 777 family is designed to fill the size gap between the 767 and 747.The head of the 777 project is Allen Millaley, who promised to do many things which are impossible, produced the plane which is more reliable than any other plane in the aviation history. The first large passenger jet designed completely by computer, the 777 is more complex and innovative than any other airliner ever built.
From what I can tell the information is extremlly relevant about this situation. Yes the it was easy to understand and very helpful to those that may need it. Yes the source is reliable not only because it's from an organization that is affiliated with University of Florida but it gives great information.
After World War II there was an excess of aircraft and trained pilots in the United States, which significantly increase in private and commercial flights. An increase in the use of private aircraft and large passenger planes meant an increase in the possibly of aircraft safety incidents. Even though safety measures had been put in place to tend to large number of aircraft in the skies, in late 1950’s there were two unfortunate accidents that finally led to legislation that would be a major change to the world of aviation that affects us even today. The introduction of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 spurred several changes in aviation that eventually led to the creation of the Federal Aviation Administration.
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While sitting in Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport, one cannot help but to notice and feel an overwhelming dominant presence of one particular airline. Delta as we know it today, traces its roots way back to 1924. Huff Daland Dusters was founded as the world’s first aerial crop dusting organization. In 1928 the company became Delta Air Service, and the following year Delta carried its first passengers over a route stretching from Dallas, Texas to Jackson, Mississippi with stops in Shreveport and Monroe, Louisiana. In 1941, the company moved its headquarters from Monroe to Atlanta, Georgia.
United Airlines aircraft have soared through the skies for more than 70 years. Initially used to transport U.S. mail, the planes soon took on a few adventurous passengers. In a matter of years, air travel was embraced by the general public, creating a demand for larger, faster, more luxurious aircraft.
...hese two topics, the aspect that influenced the development of the aviation industry was World War 2. World War 2 basically was the basis that sparked the advancement of the aviation industry. Without this event happening the aviation industry would lack the jet-powered engines, radar and advanced navigation systems. The comfort and luxury within the aircraft and the actual design of the airframes on commercial aircraft was inspired by the B-29. Aerospace companies within the United States grew to maturity during the Second World War and piston technology had been broken down nearly to its limits. Being still visible today on its basic structure, have been overlaid the effects of post-war drastic technological improvements. Throughout the midst of 1944 aviation was the largest industry in the world and still is due to the advancements in aircraft during World War 2.
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The history of flying dates back as early as the fifteenth century. A Renaissance man named Leonardo da Vinci introduced a flying machine known as the ornithopter. Da Vinci proposed the idea of a machine that had bird like flying capabilities. Today no ornithopters exist due to the restrictions of humans, and that the ornithopters just aren’t practical. During the eighteenth century a philosopher named Sir George Cayley had practical ideas of modern aircraft. Cayley never really designed any workable aircraft, but had many incredible ideas such as lift, thrust, and rigid wings to provide for lift. In the late nineteenth century the progress of aircraft picks up. Several designers such as Henson and Langley, both paved the way for the early 1900’s aircraft design. Two of the most important people in history of flight were the Wright Brothers. The Wright Brothers were given the nickname the “fathers of the heavier than air flying machine” for their numerous flights at their estate in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Orville and Wilbur Wright created a motor-powered biplane in which they established incredible feats of the time. The Wright Brothers perfected their design of the heavier than air flying ma...
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