the Aero-Club de France; further to that, many pioneers in Europe renewed their
While
the Wright brothers made their successful flight in 1903 in the USA, a
noticeable interest of heavier-than-air machines was taking place in Europe. It
is to be noted that Octave Chanute had been an important link between the
American pioneers (in particular the Wright brothers, who exchanged numerous
letters with him) and the Europeans. In April 1903, he came to France to
present the state of his work to the International Aeronautical Commission and
the Aero-Club de France; further to that, many pioneers in Europe renewed their
efforts on developing gliders and flying machines.