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The Wright Brothers

Stuff You Should Know

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Wright Brothers: The Flight of Innovation

This chapter explores the early challenges faced by the Wright brothers on their quest for powered flight, including the influence of early aviators and vital support from Samuel Langley. It highlights their innovative experiments, including the construction of a wind tunnel and numerous model wing designs, as they learned to control pitch, roll, and yaw. The narrative emphasizes their grassroots experimentation in Dayton and the pivotal moments that led to their breakthroughs in aerodynamics and flight control.

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