The 1902 Glider: by National Aeronautics and Space Administration

By National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Excerpt: The front of this poster describes the steps the Wrights took that led to the development of the 1902 glider. The Wright brothers first became seriously interested in solving the problem of human flight in 1899. After conducting extensive research, they concluded that the key to success lay in the pilot?s ability to control the aircraft. They proceeded to design, build, and test a series of aircraft that began with a kite in 1899, followed by three gliders in 1900, 1901, and 1902. After a successful 1902 season, the Wrights were confident they had solved the problem of control. They were then able to focus their attention on determining the requirements for an engine and propellers that would sustain them in flight. On December 17, 1903, for the first time in history, an airplane took off, moved forward under its own power, and landed at a point as high as that from which it had started. Three more flights followed that day demonstrating, beyond any doubt, that their machine was capable of sustained flight under the complete control of the pilot...

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