Wright Brothers

Wright Flyer 1903 : From the Smithsonian Museum’s 3D collection, this exhibit uses 3D graphics to allow interactive exploration of the first airplane.  Exhibit has four sections, some with documentation. This is one of numerous treatments.

Wilbur Wright uses an anemometer to check wind speed prior to a flight.

Wright Flyer interactive web page with documentation from NASA.

The Wright Timeline 1860-1949    Here is chronology that shows the story of the Wright brothers in the context of the world they lived including significant political, cultural, and scientific events.

Wright Brothers Online Flight Simulator Flight simulations afford an experience of how challenging it was to control the 1903 Flyer.

Wright flyer of 1903 (airplane) — Encyclopedia Britannica

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