The Oldest Flying Airplane in the US! 1909 Blériot XI Hops at Old Rhinebeck

Описание: Experience a rare piece of aviation history as the 1909 Blériot XI, widely recognized as the oldest flying airplane in the United States, takes to the air at Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. This legendary aircraft represents the pioneering era of early aviation, built with wood, fabric, and wire—long before modern airplanes existed.

The Blériot XI became famous after Louis Blériot’s historic 1909 flight across the English Channel, proving that powered flight was practical and reliable. Today, carefully restored and expertly flown, this antique airplane still performs short hops, giving audiences a glimpse into the daring experiments of early aviation pioneers.

Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome is one of the world’s most important living aviation museums, preserving and flying original and replica aircraft from the dawn of flight. Watching this 1909 airplane fly is like stepping back in time to the very beginning of human-powered aviation.

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