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Gliding Experiments of the Wright Brothers: Flight Research 1899-1908Presentation showing glider experiments of the Wright Brothers from 1899-1908 are presented. The slides review the experiments that the Wright Brothers conducted prior to their first powered flight in 1903 to developing the first practical aircraft in 1905, Many pictures of the gliders and other devices are used to illustrate the gradual development and experimentation that preceeded the first powered flight.
Document ID
20110015355
Acquisition Source
Armstrong Flight Research Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Bowers, Albion H. (NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)
Cole, Jennifer Hansen (NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)
Martin, John Campbell (NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Edwards, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
June 17, 2011
Subject Category
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
DFRC-E-DAA-TN3547
Report Number: DFRC-E-DAA-TN3547
Meeting Information
Meeting: Minter Field Fly-In
Location: Shafter, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: June 17, 2011
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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