Flight: The Journey of Charles Lindbergh

For information on Charles Lindbergh please see www.charleslindbergh.com and click on the numerous links about his life and flight history.  Especially check out the wonderful timeline of his flight from New York to Paris…..remarkable!

Another great link to visit is for the National Air and Space Museum and travel through the many exhibits and activities www.nasm.si.edu/americabyair .

Have you ever wondered why the time in Tennessee is different from the time in New York?  Check out the world time zones at www.worldtimezone.com .

There are many firsts in flight. Can you find who was the first to achieve powered flight in 1903?   Who was the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic from NY to Paris? Who was the first black woman to earn her pilot's license?  Where did she receive it?  Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic? Check out this website for more firsts! www.firstflight.org Click on first flight shrine.