On June 12, cyclist and pilot Bryan Allen pedaled the Gossamer Albatross across the English Channel. The dream of human-powered flight was very publicly realized on that day! The Museum of Flight is home to the Gossamer Albatross II, the backup aircraft for the big day. The Albatross II was used at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center for testing related to electric motors. Check out this NASA video of the Gossamer Albatross II in flight during a test! Notice anything about the pilot? Check out

🦅 California Condor — The TITAN of American Skies! 🌪️ With a mind-blowing 10 ft wingspan, this giant glides like a shadow over mountains, deserts, and cliffs… silently ruling the sky like an ancient airborne dinosaur 🦖✨ #CaliforniaCondor #SkyTitan #WildlifeReels #ViralReels #BirdLovers | Know Anytime

With a wingspan up to 10 feet in length, the mighty Andean condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world. This massive bird has a hairless head, which will change color depending on its emotional state. Though the condor can live up to 70 years, its population is in decline, largely due to the destruction of its natural habitat. | Great Big Story