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First to launch with an assist from a rail and dolly. Dumont's was likely the first unassisted launch.
by stadium 6y ago
First to launch with an assist from a rail and dolly. Dumont's was likely the first unassisted launch.
- sandworm101 6y agoThat is an underappreciated aspect to their efforts. The Wright flyer, if built today, would not qualify for many flight records as it could not fly unassisted. More current controversy: Should Chuck Yeager be called the first to break the sound barrier if his aircraft couldn't takeoff unassisted? Should records count if mid-air refueling was used while breaking them (SR-71)?