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Mccurdys Silver Dart
Canadian aviator J A D McCurdy pilots the Aerial Experiment Associations biplane Silver Dart designed by himself : he makes several successful flights
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Aviator Bi Plane Dart Experiment Flights Makes Pilots Successful Designed Mccurdy
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This historic photograph captures the moment of triumph for Canadian aviator J.A.D. McCurdy as he skillfully pilots the Aerial Experiment Association's (AEA) Silver Dart biplane during one of its successful flights in February 1909. Designed by McCurdy himself, the Silver Dart was a significant achievement in the annals of aviation history as it marked the first powered, controlled, and sustained flight in Canada. The Silver Dart, a sleek and silver creation, was the culmination of months of tireless experimentation and innovation by McCurdy and the AEA team. With its biplane configuration, the aircraft boasted a wingspan of 30 feet and a length of 23 feet. Powered by a 50 horsepower Gnome rotary engine, the Silver Dart was capable of reaching speeds of up to 40 miles per hour. On the frigid morning of February 23, 1909, McCurdy took the controls of the Silver Dart for the first of several successful flights. Launched from a frozen lake in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, the aircraft soared into the sky, marking a pivotal moment in Canadian transportation history. McCurdy's achievements not only put Canada on the map in the world of aviation but also inspired a new generation of aviators and engineers to push the boundaries of flight. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity, determination, and courage of J.A.D. McCurdy and the AEA team, who dared to dream of taking to the skies and made it a reality. Their groundbreaking work paved the way for the development of aviation in Canada and around the world.
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