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Oct 1, 2011 · A narrative of how the Wright Brothers came to invent the airplane. See also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LigpsX1KoQE for an outstanding animated explana...
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- Phil Shapiro
Get the full Wright Brothers experience at http://www.wrightbro.com—a multimedia resource for the invention of the airplane. Wrightbro.com includes hundreds ...
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Wright Brothers Facts for Kids. Wright brothers were named Orville and Wilbur. They were born in 1867 (Wilbur) and 1871 (Orville). They owned a bicycle shop before flying. Their first flight was on December 17, 1903. They flew in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Their plane was named “Flyer 1”. The first flight lasted 12 seconds.
Their passion in aviation was sparked by a toy. 7. Kitty Hawk – the perfect place for their experiments. In 1900, the Wright brothers began flight experiments with gliders in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The ocean dunes at Kitty Hawk had steady, solid winds and steady beaches for a softer landing.