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Old 27th May 2014, 21:26
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Richard Pearse built an aeroplane in 1903 (or 1902 or 1904 depending on who you are talking to).

His aircraft had ailerons, rudder and elevator. It also had a two cylinder double acting four stroke engine (i.e. four combustion chambers).

Unfortunately for him he did not have effective airfoil shape and his propeller was not up to much either.
Yes, and on 11th May 1903 he was able to fly about 900 yards with it.
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