chapter 1, lesson 3: the wright brothers take off
59 seconds
how long did the fourth and final launch of the wright flyer last on 17 december 1903
3.5 seconds
how long did wilburs first flight last
12 seconds
how long was the wright flyer aloft on the first controlled, sustained, heavier than air human flight with a powered aircraft
90 pounds
how many pounds of thrust did the wright brothers calculate that they needed to propel the wright flyer
200 pounds
how much did the engines and propellers of the wright flyer weigh
1902
in what year did the wright brothers achieve success with their glider design
a patent
what did the wright brothers recieve on may 22, 1906
skids
what did the wright brothers use on the wright flyer instead of wheels
steel
what did the wrights use for bracing in their unmanned box kite
muslin
what fabric covered the wings of the wright flyer
fabric coated on the wings, elevator, and rudder
what helped reduce drag on the wright flyer
the elevator was placed forward
what placement of the elevator made it easier to control climb and descent
a low angle of attack
what provided more stability and control during flight
build a manned glider
what was step one for the wright brothers achieving manned, powered aircraft
eight feet
what was the diameter of the propellers on the wright flyer
countless test flights
what was the key to the wright brothers success
behind the wings
where did the propellers sit on the wright flyer
further forward on the wing
where did the wright brothers place the center of pressure
charles e. taylor
who built the engine for the wright flyer
british
who was interested in buying the flyer
