The term "First Flight" often refers to the historic event when the Wright brothers, Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright, successfully flew the first powered airplane on December 17, 1903. This flight took place in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and lasted 12 seconds, covering a distance of 120 feet. This achievement marked a significant milestone in aviation history. The Wright brothers' invention, known as the Wright Flyer, was a biplane with a wingspan of 40 feet. Their innovative design included a movable rudder and a system for controlling the aircraft in flight. This pioneering work laid the foundation for modern aviation.