How long have humans wanted to fly?

Answer 1

People tried to fly in powered aircraft from about 1897 on. There were many attempts, usually ending in uncontrollable crashes and lasting only a few feet. Some people challenge the Wright's claim to have made the first successful flight, notably Gustav Whitehead in 1901.

Answer 2

Abbas ibn firnas was the frist person to make a real attempt to construct a flying machine and fly.

Answer 3

But of course! Probably ever since the first man observed the first birds flying in the sky above. Man always seeks answers and wonders why.