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Clément Ader. Drawing of Clément Ader's Avion III, which was tested on Oct. 12 and 14, 1897. Drawing of Clément Ader's Avion III, built in 1897. Ader ÉoleFrench aeronautical pioneer Clément Ader designed, built, and “flew” the Éole. On Oct. 9, 1890, Ader became the first pilot to achieve a powered takeoff from level ground, though his flight lasted only a few seconds and barely cleared the ground.

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Anniversary information added. Mar 01, 2026
Anniversary information added. Jan 31, 2026
First paragraph modernization. Feb 07, 2024
Add new Web site: The New York Times - 100 Years Ago: The Beginning of Stereo. Dec 22, 2015
Add new Web site: The Encyclopedia of Earth - Biography of Cl�ment Ader. Oct 03, 2013
Media added. Jul 02, 2007
Article revised and updated. Apr 06, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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