The Evolution of Aviation: Then and Now

Barrington Irving , age 23, is majoring in Aerospace at Florida Memorial University. On March 23, 2007 he will climb into his single-engine plane he calls "Inspiration" and become the first African-American and the youngest person to fly "solo" around the world. Click on the image below to go to his website.

The links provided below will provide more information about this flight and about the individual making this flight. In addition, it has many aeronautical activities to provide your students with "fun" learning activities.

Hands-on-Activity Links:  Exploring the Extreme  |  Aviations Evolution of Transportation  Aeronautics:  A Educators Guide  |  Wright Brothers:  Learning to Fly

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