Charles Furnas

Charles (Charley) W. Furnas (1880 – 16 October 1941) was born in West Milton, Miami County, Ohio, the second son of Tanzy and Elizabeth Furnas. He is chiefly remembered for his work as a mechanic for the Wright Company and for being the world's first aeroplane passenger. On 14 May 1908 Wilbur Wright flew Furnas 1968 ft in 29 seconds in the Wright Flyer III at Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Later the same day Orville Wright flew him 2.125 mi in 4 minutes 2 seconds. He is one of the few people to fly with both Wright brothers. Their sister, Katharine, was another.