This historic milestone marked significant progress in aviation history, cementing the idea of safe, controlled flight as a real and achievable possibility.
This historic milestone marked significant progress in aviation history, cementing the idea of safe, controlled flight as a real and achievable possibility. Cayley demonstrated that it was possible to design a flying machine that not only soared through the air, but could also be maneuvered with some precision, thus paving the way for future advances in aeronautics.