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PILATRE DE ROZIER and the MARQUIS D ARLANDES make the first successful manned flight in a Montgolfier balloon (hot air) at Paris
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1783 Balloon Darlandes Manned Marquis Montgolfier Pilatre Rozier Successful
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November 4, 1783: A Historical Milestone in Human Flight - The First Successful Manned Flight in a Montgolfier Hot Air Balloon This image transports us back to a pivotal moment in human history, as we bear witness to the first successful manned flight in a Montgolfier hot air balloon. The intrepid pioneers of this groundbreaking achievement are Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier (1754-1785) and Marquis d'Arlandes (1742-1801). The Montgolfier brothers, Joseph-Michel (1740-1810) and Jacques-Étienne (1741-1810), had already made history in June 1783 with their unmanned hot air balloon flight, which soared to an altitude of 16,000 feet. Encouraged by this success, the brothers decided to build a larger balloon, capable of carrying human passengers. On this fateful day in November, Pilâtre de Rozier and Marquis d'Arlandes ascended into the sky from the Champ de Mars in Paris. The Montgolfier balloon, filled with hot air generated by a fire beneath, rose steadily, lifting the two men higher and higher. They reached an altitude of approximately 5,000 feet, remaining airborne for around 25 minutes before landing safely in a nearby vineyard. This monumental achievement marked the beginning of human flight and opened up a new era in transportation and exploration. The Montgolfier brothers' invention paved the way for further advancements in aviation technology, inspiring the dreams and imaginations of generations to come. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of the courage and curiosity that drove these pioneers to reach for the skies. Their groundbreaking accomplishment continues to inspire us today, as we continue to push the boundaries of human exploration and innovation.
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