The Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are credited with building and flying the world's first successful airplane.

The Wright Brothers' first successful airplane was called Flyer I.

The Wright Brothers made their first successful flight on December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

The Wright Brothers flew 120 feet on their first successful flight.

The Wright Brothers' first successful flight lasted 12 seconds.

The Wright Brothers' first successful flight marked the beginning of the aviation age, proved that humans could fly, and led to the development of the airplane as a means of transportation.

Charles Lindbergh was the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

Charles Lindbergh's airplane was named Spirit of St. Louis.

Charles Lindbergh made his solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean on May 20-21, 1927.

Charles Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean took 33 hours and 30 minutes.

Charles Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean proved that long-distance flights were possible, helped to promote aviation, and inspired other people to fly.

Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

Amelia Earhart's airplane was named Friendship.

Amelia Earhart made her solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean on May 20-21, 1932.

Amelia Earhart's solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean took 15 hours and 18 minutes.

Amelia Earhart's solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean proved that women could fly long distances, helped to promote aviation, and inspired other women to fly.