Did Rodgers have any formal pilot training?
Self-taught
Yes, military training
Yes, from Wright brothers
No, he was a natural
Answer
Yes, Rodgers received formal pilot training from the pioneers of aviation, the Wright brothers, in 1911. He was among the first individuals to undergo comprehensive flight instruction from the inventors of the first successful airplane. This training played a crucial role in preparing Rodgers for his subsequent historic flight across the United States.
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