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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 the first powered aeroplane fly? The Wright brothers' Flyer 1 biplane first flew in 1903. It was airborne for only 12 seconds and travelled for about 30 metres at roughly the speed of a galloping horse. Today, planes can fly at several times the speed of sound. Flyer 1   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Science and Technology Chapter: Aircraft