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.
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.