In this episode of Aviation Academy: The Deep Dive, kicking off Season 2 by exploring the origins of human flight, from early visionaries like Leonardo da Vinci and Sir George Cayley to the Wright Brothers’ historic first powered flight. Drawing from Chapter 1: Introduction to Flying in the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), they discuss how aviation evolved from dream to discipline — and how those early breakthroughs continue to shape modern flight training and safety today.

This episode reminds listeners that aviation isn’t just about airplanes — it’s about passion, curiosity, and the relentless pursuit of flight that connects every pilot across generations.

Source: Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration.