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The Wright brothers rode their first glider off a hill. I assume you actually meant their wright flyer. For that, they used a twelve horse-power engine of their own making.

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Why do gliders rise when they go over a town?

Gliders can gain altitude when flying over a town due to thermals, which are pockets of warmer air that rise from the ground. When a glider encounters a thermal, it can circle within it to gain altitude, similar to how birds use thermals to soar without flapping their wings.


How did the Wright brothers know what propeller to use?

The Wright brothers conducted extensive wind tunnel testing and research to determine the most efficient propeller design. They also used knowledge of existing marine propellers and their own aeronautical experiments to create a design that would provide the necessary thrust for their aircraft. Their propeller design was based on calculations of thrust, efficiency, and power requirements for their flying machine.


What materials can you use to make a hang glider for physics class?

You could use materials such as aluminum tubing for the frame, ripstop nylon or Dacron fabric for the wing, and steel cables or wires for structural support. You will also need a harness or seat for the pilot. It is important to ensure the materials are lightweight, durable, and strong enough to support the weight of the hang glider and pilot.


How does convection work on a glider?

Convection on a glider works by exploiting rising air currents created by the sun heating the Earth's surface. Gliders can gain altitude by flying in these rising air masses, known as thermals, which provide lift without the need for an engine. Pilots can use this natural phenomenon to prolong their flights and reach higher altitudes.


What did they use to demonstrate ther idea on wing warping?

In their early experiments, the Wright brothers used a system of wires and pulleys to control wing warping on their aircraft. This allowed them to manipulate the shape of the wings and control the aircraft's roll during flight.

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Where can I see a picture of the plane flown by the Wright brothers?

http://www.old-picture.com/wright-brothers/pictures/Wilbur-Wright-Flying-in-Glider-001.jpg And please use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation next time.


What material did the wright brothers use to build a airplane?

the wright brothers used ballsuel wood


What was the wing covering on the 1902 glider made by the Wright Brothers?

It was made with chocolate brownies and peanut butter cookies. They put extra peanut butter to make them stable. They didn't use much sugar because it would make it crumble. This was the earliest glider ever made that was edible.


What did the wright brothers use to test their theory of flight?

A Balloon


Did the wright brothers use the Bernoulli's principle in the invention of the airplane?

no


What things did the wright brothers use to make their airplane?

food


Do you still use the wright brothers planes?

no now its not useing


How did the wright brothers use the scienific method?

The Wright Brothers studied the flight of birds in order to understand how they fly and then applied what they learned to airplane designs.


What main items did the wright brothers use in their first airplane?

The Wright brothers used spruce to make their frame and stretched muslin over it for the covering.


How does a glider become airborne?

During World War 2, most military gliders were pulled into the air and to their point of release by another powered airplane. Modern sports gliders also use this method. The Wright Brothers launched their glider using a Tower and a falling weight. I think I have read about early "barn stormers' in the 1930's who launched aircraft with something like a bungee rope. There there is the easy way; push the glider down a steep hill that has a wind blowing into the glider.


Why the wright brothers invente this airplane?

Strangely enough, the Wright Brothers did not invent the airplane! Don't believe it? Do your homework. Airplane flights of 2 hours and longer were quite common before the Brothers got off the ground. Technology and Physics of lift and wing shapes was already proven and in use. Getting airborne with self-contained power was the only missing link.


What did th Wright brothers use to make their airplane?

Wood, cloth, steel.