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The First Flight: Anatomy of the 1903 Wright Flyer

The First Flight Anatomy of the 1903 Wright Flyer propellers made from spruce, push the plane forward by spinning in opposite directions The 1903 Wright Flyer Skilled bicycle mechanics Orville and Wilbur Wright created the first engine-powered aircraft to fly, successfully. It soared above the testing ground of Kitty Hawk, NC for 12 seconds after hundreds of trials with rudders allow aircraft to bank and turn without spinning out multiple gliders in previous years. By revolutionizing technology used for travel and communication, the Wright brothers created one of the most important inventions in history. FRONT engine gasoline-powered, 12 horsepower, only enough gas on reserve to fly 20 elevator controlls the up and down orientation of plane relative to the ground, or the "pitch" wing warping aids in turning and causes the entire wing to twist so that one end has more lift than the other minutes Journey to the sky 1892 Wright brothers open a bicycle shop where the idea of creating a flying machine is born 1901 second, larger-winged version of the Wright Glider flies over Kill Devil Hills, NC 1903 Wright brothers create the first machine to take flight on its own power and sustain flight 1909 the Wright Co. is founded and the brothers start manufacturing aircrafts for profit 1900 create their first piloted glider with flights lasting as long as 10 seconds 1902 third version of the Glider uses rudders and leads directly to the 1903 Wright Flyer design 1906 granted a U.S. patent for a "Flying Machine" after two more versions of the Wright Flyer Sources: www.pbs.org, worldhistoryproject.org

The First Flight: Anatomy of the 1903 Wright Flyer

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This is an infographic that briefly explains the most distinguishing features of the first powered, heavier-than-air flying machine to successfully sustain flight. It features a large illustration and...

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