in of bicycle and motorcycle shops. Curtiss became involved
with the building of aircraft through his relationship with
Alexander Graham Bell and other enthusiast. By 1914, Curtiss'
company was manufacturing aircraft for the United States
Military and European Governments and training Army and
Navy pilots. Curtiss was also known for forming the Aerial
Experiment Association, established a flying school, setting
speed records. he also developed the first pracical amphibious
aircraft, which began the U.S. Naval Aviation & made the first
After the airplane was made people began to experment with
them. One of the most important achievements in aviation
history was a flight made by Charles Lindbergh. In May 1927,
Charles Lindbergh few 3,610 miles nonstop from New Your to
Paris in just under 34 hours in his single engine Ryan NYP
monoplane the Spirit of St. Louis. He was born in Detroit,
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