Download or read book "Santos Dumont: The Man Who Defied the Heavens and Changed the World Forever" RUBENS SILVA written by RUBENS SILVA and published by RUBENS SILVA. This book was released on with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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