Wright Flyer.

[Rcmaster199 at aol.com]

I'm with you on every point EdM. I would add this: 99.9% of invention is 
evolutionary in nature. Although no invention is miniscule in its discovery, 
subtle but critical changes on great work already done by others is the norm for 
nearly all inventions. The operative word is "nearly"

The remainder 0.1% is trully revolutionary, and 
affects every one of us in a most fundamental way. Such was the Wright Flyer. 


There is considerable evidence that Gustav Whitehead was first to "fly" a 
powered airplane. But only as a passenger, a couple inches off the deck for a few 
feet, straight ahead. This was not a small accomplishment but, he had not 
invented the method for controlling the plane. But the Wrights did invent the 
method of control and in the process, they taught us all to fly.

One more thing: Glenn Curtis was only a half step behind the Wrights. Had 
they been unsuccessful, there is little doubt he would have done it very shortly 
after. And the French were only a half step behind Mr Curtis.

Matt K

> Subj:Re: Wright Flyer. 
> Date:12/19/2003 5:17:40 AM Eastern Standard Time
> From:edbon85 at optonline.net
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> The spirit and intent was and is to replicate the Wright Flyer, and 
> hopefully that historic moment of flight to the exact detail on the history making 
> 100th anniversary. Sure, 100 years later even a bunch of ARF building modelers 
> can think of ways to improve the Wright Flyer, but that isn't the point of 
> this exercise. Without the Wright Flyer and the vision and determination of the 
> Wright brothers, we might not be here to arm chair quarterback this. This 
> team of  "pilots and carpenters" 100 years later possess the skills, 
> determination and most importantly the desire to try and re-create one of the most 
> significant events in human history. Re-creating the Wright Flyer down to the 
> level and detail this team has including building a replication of the original 
> engine, surely displays this team engineering prowess. The Wright Brothers 
> did not have 100 years of aeronautical theory and design to fall back on, every 
> step forward they took was a step into un-chartered waters and we today reap 
> the benefits of their dedication and perseverance. This team approached this 
> monumental task with the same mindset. 
> When the wind and humidity is right and lady luck is on their side ( exactly 
> what the Wright brothers had 100 years ago ), they will successfully fly the 
> Wright Flyer re-creation. 
> Everything you enjoy about flight came from the Wright Flyer and the vision 
> of the Wright Brothers. 
> Pay the team 100 years later the respect they deserve in trying to bring to 
> all of us that magic moment.
> Ed M.
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