7 General Aviation Pioneers Who Helped Start The Industry

Early forms of aviation have existed for hundreds of years, including kites and similar contraptions. The hot air balloon, invented in the late 18th century, is also included. However, aviation really came to be in the early 1900s. What led to modern aviation can be traced back directly to the Wright Brothers, two of the most famous aviators of all time. The two brothers completed the first successful powered flight on December 17, 1903.