Chuck Yeager finally breaks the sound barrier while piloting an aircraft. The people on the ground initially believe that the sonic boom was Chuck crashing but soon realize that Chuck was successful in his attempt to break the sound barrier.

The team collaborates on building the world's first single engine, single seat monoplane, which was flown solo by Charles Lindbergh.

Charlie Brown learns about the Wright Brother's flight attempts from his cousin.

Rita Braver and historian David McCullough discuss the story of the Wright Brothers, who first successfully created and flew the first airplane. They talk about their personal lives, their sister, and the sacrifices they made to make aviation a possibility.

In Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright are ready for their first attempt at powered flight. The two brothers take turns piloting the plane during different trial runs. They eventually fly their powered airplane successfully for 59 seconds.