
| 1907 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jan, 24 | Curtiss, Glenn Hammond | Sets an unofficial world speed record on a motorcycle of his own design, reaching 136.29 mph at Ormond Beach, Florida. |
| Aug, 01 | United States Signal Corps, | The Aeronautical dicision of the Signal Corps was stablished. |
| Sep, 10 |   | The first British Army airship 'Nulli Secundus' made its first flight. |
| Oct, 01 | Selfridge, Thomas E. | The Aerial Experiment Association (AEA) is founded. The members are: Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, Chairman; Lt. Thomas E. Selfridge, Secretary; Canadian pilots F.W. 'Casey' Baldwin and John A.D. McGurdy; and Glenn Curtiss, Director of Experiments.
Mabel Bell, Dr. Bell's wife, was instrumental in the forming of the AEA through her scientific enthusiasm. She also sold some of her property to finance their efforts. |
| Oct, 17 | United States Signal Corps, | Capt. Charles DeF. Chandler and J C. mcCoy in Signal Corps Baloon No. 10 were declared the first winners of the Lahm Cup by flying from St. Louis, MO. to Walton, WV. a distance of 473.56 miles in 20 Hrs, 15 mins. |
| Nov, 13 |   | Paul Cornu made the first free flight in a manned rotart wing aircraft (helicopter) |
| Nov, 30 | Curtiss, Glenn Hammond | Founds the Curtiss Aeroplane Company. this is the first airplane manufacturer in the U.S.. |