Wisconsin’s First Plane Flight

On June 23, 1911, Wisconsin took flight when John Schwister, from Wausau, became the state’s first pilot—soaring in his homemade plane, the “Minnesota-Badger.” After months of building, his inaugural flight barely cleared the trees, but by year’s end, he’d flown 27 miles—a feat that underscores the grit and ingenuity of early aviation pioneers. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af09b4de63d9264a