1. In 1927, an American named Charles Lindbergh became the first person to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. Charles Lindbergh is the most famous pilot in history.
2. Most planes built before World War 2 had propellers.
3. In 1947, pilot Chuck Yeager became the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound.
4. Helicopters are slower than planes but have more uses.
5. Airplanes, helicopters, shuttles, and other flying machines are among human's most amazing accomplishments.
6. Powerful engines give today's large planes their thrust.
7. In 1932, the American named Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.
8.Jet planes can fly at 500 to 600 miles per hour.
9. A Boeing 747 airplane can fit 524 people in it.
10. An airplane needs a control tower.
2. Most planes built before World War 2 had propellers.
3. In 1947, pilot Chuck Yeager became the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound.
4. Helicopters are slower than planes but have more uses.
5. Airplanes, helicopters, shuttles, and other flying machines are among human's most amazing accomplishments.
6. Powerful engines give today's large planes their thrust.
7. In 1932, the American named Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.
8.Jet planes can fly at 500 to 600 miles per hour.
9. A Boeing 747 airplane can fit 524 people in it.
10. An airplane needs a control tower.