The first person to fly a powered aircraft was Orville Wright, along with his brother Wilbur Wright. On December 17, 1903, they achieved this historic milestone in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Their aircraft, the Flyer, completed four successful flights, with Orville piloting the first, traveling 120 feet in twelve seconds. This achievement marked a transformative moment in aviation history and laid the groundwork for modern flight. The Wright brothers' persistent experimentation and innovation in flight mechanics ultimately led to the development of the aviation industry, revolutionizing transportation and connecting the world.