Santos Dumont The Man Who Defied The Heavens And Changed The World Forever Rubens Silva

Introduction Alberto Santos Dumont was one of the great names in aviation history, responsible for creating the 14-Bis, the first airplane to take off in a controlled flight in history. But before becoming an aviation pioneer, Santos Dumont had an interesting childhood and youth, which shaped his personality and influenced his trajectory. In this chapter, we will explore Santos Dumont's origins and understand how his early experiences led him to become an inventor and a dreamer. The Author