The Wright Flyer
The Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer was a
marvel of wood, wire and fabric. The Flyer's wings spanned
40'4" and it was powered by a 12 horsepower, 140 pound
engine. In flight, the pilot laid on the lower wing. The Wright
Flyer flew just four times - a total of 98 seconds - all on
December 17, 1903. Later that day, it was damaged by high winds
and never flew again.
