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Orville and wilbur wright!
23 Photos of the Wright Brothers’ Flights
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are aviation pioneers credited with inventing, building, and flying the first successful airplane.
Facts about the wright brothers
Their first flight was on December 17, 1903, just south of Kittyhawk, North Carolina.
The brothers started their mechanical careers working in their bicycle shop. They also dabbled with printing presses, motors, and other machinery.
The Wright brothers started their flight testing with gliders in 1900 to develop their piloting skills. During this time, they worked closely with their employee at their bicycle shop, Charlie Taylor, building their first airplane engine.
The brothers built a small wind tunnel and were able to accurately collect data which helped them design and build more effective wings and propellers.
Their breakthrough in flight was a result of their invention of the three-axis control that allows the pilot to steer the aircraft effectively and maintain its equilibrium. Their f
