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On October 14 1947 a US Air Force pilot made the first supersonic flight in a rocket powered airplane. What was the name of this famous test pilot?
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General Chuck Yeager was the pilot of the Bell X-1, first aircraft to fly supersonic.
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Why is Clement Ader famous?
Besides other inventions, he created an early airplane (the Eole) which was powered by a steam engine. It flew for about 50 yards in 1890.
What is famous in kitty hawk?
In Kitty Hawk, North Carolina the first controlled powered airplane flights on December 17, 1903 happened by the Wright Brothers.
What year did Wright brothers invened airplane?
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What is the most famous airplane?
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What is supersonic transit?
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What were the Wright brothers famous for?
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What famous artist failed to build an airplane?
da vinci
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Because they invented the airplane.
What was Peter Cooper famous for?
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What was Edmund cartwright famous for?
he is famous for inventing the mechanical loom in 1785, and the steam powered loom in 1797.
Famous band name changes?
Jefferson Airplane to Jefferson Starship
