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or collectors, museums, and those who are fascinated with early aviation, we are searching for a home for the world's only complete collection of the Wright brother's experimental aircraft and scientific instruments. Not even Orville and Wilbur saw these all in one place at one time! These exact, operational replicas were the featured static exhibit at the Dayton Air Show for the Centennial of Flight in 2003. Since then, they have toured the United States and Canada. They have also been flown in several films and documentaries, including:

This collection includes all the aircraft built by the Wrights between 1899 and 1905, plus artifacts, flight simulators, and displays. For more information:

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The 1899 Wright scientific kite, which the Wrights used to test their theories about aerodynamic control. Click HERE for more.

The 1900 Wright Glider, their first manned aircraft. Click HERE for more.

The 1901 Wright Glider, which convinced the Wright brothers that more research was needed in aerodynamic design.  Click HERE for more.

The 1901 Wright wind tunnel and balances with which the Wrights explored the properties of over 200 wing shapes.  Click HERE for more.

The 1902 Wright Glider, the first aircraft with three-axis control.  Click HERE for more.

The 1903 Wright Flyer I, the first aircraft to make a sustained, controlled powered flight.  Click HERE for more.

The 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world's first practical flying machine.  Click HERE for more.

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 Eddie Rickenbacker

 

 

The Wright Story/Career Choices/Just Like Flying

Part of a biography of the Wright Brothers

 

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