Aviator Maurice Farman made history in 1909 with a 40-km flight in a biplane, covering the route four times in just thirty minutes.
Aviator achieves long flight in 1909
On October 12, 1909, aviator Maurice Farman completed a flight of forty kilometers, a notable achievement in the early days of aviation. This took place during the dawn of aerial locomotion, marking a significant step forward in the development of powered flight.Flight details and route
Farman’s flight involved a biplane aircraft and took place in the early morning. He departed from the Trou-Salé pond and traveled through several locations, including the Haut-Buc fort, the village of Guyancourt, the Mérautan farms, Châteaufort, the Mare-Malheureuse, Villiers, and Bâche. This route was repeated four times to cover the total distance.Flight duration and performance
The entire aerial journey lasted only thirty minutes. Farman maintained an altitude of thirty to forty meters and achieved an average speed of seventy to seventy-five kilometers per hour, demonstrating the capabilities of early aircraft.Recognition of historic flight
The event has been recognized in media coverage, especially in connection with the centennial of this historic flight. Farman, who later became a French citizen in 1912, is remembered for this pioneering achievement in aviation history.
