December 17 - The FIRST Ever Flight at Kittyhawk

So it was set and the day arrived; initial flight lasted 12 seconds and covered 120 feet. Three more flights were made that day with Wilbur Wright piloting the record flight lasting 59 seconds over a distance of 852 feet.  It was monumental!  It was historical! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices