How Wright Brothers, starting in 1899 with idea for controlling flight of glider, were able, by 1903, to develop machine that was capable of powered flight; description of airplane and its engine as well as 1904-1905 and 1908 ones; latter was first airplane to pass US Army acceptance tests. (See also - discussion p 12-17)


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    Title :

    Wright Brothers as aeronautical engineers


    Additional title:

    Soc Automotive Engrs -- Trans


    Contributors:
    Baker, M.P. (author)


    Publication date :

    1951


    Size :

    12 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :