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Choose a Page:How does the jet engine work?*When did humans first fly?*When did the first powered aeropla...When did aircraft first go into ba...What is the world's largest passen...How do helicopters work?What is VTOL?Which aeroplanes are invisible?What is the shortest airline flight?What fuels do aircraft use?How does a glider work?How fast can Concorde fly? When did humans first fly? A hot air balloon Many ancient legends tell of people flying like birds, but the earliest properly recorded outdoor flight took place in 1793. Two French brothers, Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier, made a hot air balloon that carried two people.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Science and Technology Chapter: Aircraft