Air & Space Magazine Ahead of Their Time A powered aircraft in the 1840s? A four-engine, metal airliner in 1921? This gallery of airplanes proves that in aviation, as in life, you should never make your move too soon. airspacemag.com May 2000 ShareCopy linkEmailSMSFacebookXRedditLinkedInBlueskyPrintAdd as preferred source You Might Also Like Glacier Girl: The Back Story July 1, 2007 Can the Shuttle Make It to 2010? September 1, 2006 Make Your Own X-15 November 1, 2007 Need for Speed September 1, 2008 Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian May 14, 2009 Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday. Email Powered by Salesforce Marketing Cloud (Privacy Notice / Terms & Conditions)