Today is National Avaition Day. Aviation has come a long way since the Wright Brothers first flight in December 1903. The innovaitons of controls for fixed wing flight made modern day air travel possible.  From the Wright Brothers first flyer in 1901 to stealth jets of today aircraft have come a long way.  50 Aircraft that Changed the World is an ideal gift for airplane enthusiast.

If you were wondering why National Avaition Day is in August instead of December. It is because today is Orville's birthday. He did after all pilot the first flight.