A Taylor Cub airplane sits on a platform fastened to the top of an automobile. The car drives along a taxiway and as it gains speed, the airplane suddenly takes off steeply from the platform.
Film leads with slate reading: "How the Wrights learned to fly--the motorless, man-carrying glider." A group of people stand on a hilltop, watching as two men launch a primary glider with a downhill running start. The glider consists of tubular frame tapering to nearly a point at the empennage. It is equipped with wheels, and the pilot sits upright with legs extended straight ahead.. The glider has a single high wing. It rises quickly and flies above ground for a good distance, appearing to approach the ground as it moves downhill.
Between World War I and World War II, so-called barnstorming was popular. Here a wing-walker stands on wing of a Curtis "Jenny" JN4 biplane, preparing to transfer to another , in flight.
A Wright Flyer is pulled from a hangar by ground crew. They raise a heavy weight on a tower to provide energy for catapulting the Flyer into the air. The Airplane takes off. Views of the wing from aboard the Wright Flyer. Views of Orville Wright.
Pilot in open cockpit of World war I vintage biplane. He wears helmet and goggles. He taps his machine gun, and looks around.
The first piece of airmail is displayed. President Wilson holds an envelope for mailing by airmail. Mrs. Wilson stands with him. Many officials and spectators are present. The Curtis JN-4 airmail airplane, piloted by Lieutenant George L. Boyle, takes off from the Polo field in Washington DC.
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