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First Reno Flight Attempts End in Crashes for Wiseman
Fred Wiseman, later famed for US air mail, made Reno history with initial failed flight attempts starting November 4 1910 near the county fairgrounds. After multiple tries including a 40 mph ground speed ascent, a crash ended the day. He recovered parts and tried again, with mixed results until a fatal gust ended one promising effort.
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