Aviation
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Aviation refers to flying using an aircraft, like an airplane. It also describes the activities and industries related to flight.
[change] History
Humans built devices to fly in the air from long ago. In the sixth century, Yuan Huangtou from China created a kite. Some primitive types of parachutes and gilders where also created in North Africa.
The modern age of aviation started on November 21, 1783, when Montgolfier brothers flied in the sky using their balloon. On December 17, 1903, Wright brothers flew the first flight which was heavier than the air; their invention is known as the first airplane.
