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Wright Brothers
Orville and Wilbur Wright are credited with inventing the first manned airplane. On December 17, 1903, they made the first successful flight in the outer banks of North Carolina.
1,435 Questions
Did Wilbur and Orville get a degrees?
No, they graduated high school and spent hours teaching themselves what was known about aerodynamics.
Name five character traits of Wright brothers why?
ummm... ok u must be doing home work
smart - because they built the first plane
clever- they thought of how the first plane would work
inependent- didn't need help bilding the first plane
heros-the plane never woulsd have been invented if it wasent for them
brothers-they and the same mom
Eddie c herring singer in Dayton Ohio?
Eddie was a singer at a little club on Salem Ave. near Grand Ave. He was shot to death along with his wife Sharon in the 70's.
Did Orville wright invent the calculator?
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yes he did it on like every timeline and the all say
1895
Orville invents a calculator that multiplies and adds. Wright brothers begin to manufacture their own brand of bicycles-- first the Van Cleve and the "Wright Special," and later the less expensive St. Clair.
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Where did the Wright brothers go to school?
Both brothers attended high school, but did not receive diplomas.
Orville dropped out of high school after his junior year to start a printing business in 1889
I did find something about his highschool, he attended Central High School in Dayton for additional studies, in Greek and trigonometry after the move.
When did the Wright Brothers receive a patent for their airplane?
1906 they patented their aileron (stabilizing wing) design. In World war 1 the government took a blanket patent for airplanes, so many manufacturers could join in improving aviation.
How long was the first flight by the Wright brothers?
The Wright Brothers first flight was Wilbur Wright and his flight was 112 feet and lasted 4 seconds on December 14th, 1903.
The Wright Brothers second flight was Orville Wright and his flight was 120 feet and lasted 12 seconds on December 17th, 1903.
The Wright Brothers third flight was again Wilbur Wright and his second time he flu it was 175 feet and lasted 13 seconds on December 17th, 1903.
The Wright Brothers fourth flight was again Orville Wright and his second time he flu it was 200 feet and lasted 15 seconds on December 17th, 1903.
What man was president of the US when the Wright Brothers made the first successful airplane flight?
Teddy Roosevelt was president at that time.
On Samantha's scavenger hunt what are the items linked to Teddy Roosevelt?
Samantha's teddy bear - Samantha's bedroom
Net and basket - Eddie Ryland's backyard
Picture of President Roosevelt - Mrs. Crampton's Academy
I can't find the last one...someone help me out?
How did the Wright brothers learn about airplanes?
The Wright Brothers spent a great deal of time observing birds in flight. They noticed that birds soared into the wind and that the air flowing over the curved surface of their wings created lift. Birds change the shape of their wings to turn and maneuver. They believed that they could use this technique to obtain roll control by warping, or changing the shape, of a portion of the wing.
Did Wallace Turner invent the first aircraft?
No in 1903 the wright flyer made by the wright brothers was the first aircaft ever made
What is Kill Devil Hill famous for?
Nearby Kitty Hawk, NC is frequently cited as the location of the Wright brothers' first controlled, powered airplane flights on December 17, 1903. The flights actually occurred in what is now called Kill Devil Hills.
Did the wright brothers have any pets?
Yes the Wright Brothers did have animals. They had 2 dogs and their names were Mr. Darling and Nana.
What are the names of the wright brother's siblings?
reuchlin, lorin, wilbur , orville, katharine wright
Was the kitty hawk the wright brothers first airplane?
The 'Kitty Hawk' was not an airplane. It was the place where the Wrights tested and flew their aircraft.
What was Orville wrights religion?
The Wright's were Christian and members of the United Church of the Brethren where their father was a Bishop.
