The Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orville, are the pioneers of today civil aviation. The two brothers were the first to invent and drive the first powered heavier than air human flight on December 1903. The interest in flying was created by their father from a Helicopter toy, which he brought for them and from their interest in making and flying kites. By 1899, the Wright brothers decided to study aeronautics which made them acquire expert knowledge in this field. The Wright Brothers experimented on powered gliders which could lift a mans weight until in 17 December 1903 when they achieved their world first powered flight. They used experience, intelligence, and ingenuity to design their aircraft and by studying Birds flight they were able to make a better aircraft (Lamont). Although there are conflicting debates on who really invented aircrafts, the two brothers made remarkable contributions by laying foundation for future development of the industry.
1900 Kite and Glider experiments of the Wright Brothers
After years of trial, the 1890s experiments in flights carrying a full human being were proving to be successful. The experiments were carried gradually and in an invention path. The study of aerodynamics, flying birds, and maneuver of simple gliders was leading to control of complex powered airplanes that could take a controlled flight (Russell and Ash, 1974). Wright Brothers used the aeronautical information that had been done by earlier experimenters to build on their desire and invention of airplanes. Among the scientists whose research was a breakthrough to the Wright Brothers invention was Otto Lilienthal1848-1896, who had build complete body of aerodynamics data after 20 years of imaginative experiments.
The Wright Brothers had by 1899 developed serious interest in human flying and they decided to study aeronautics. They wrote a letter to the Smithsonian institution highlighting their desire to join the aeronautical community. The Wright Brothers had believed that human flight was possible and they were ready to do further inventions to make it possible. In 1900 the brothers constructed a powered glider which could carry a man while in air and could also be controlled while still flying. The Wright Brothers constructed a series of gliders with variations on wings, propulsion, and elevator for vertical movement. It was on 17 December 1903, when Wilbur and Orville finally achieved their goal of the worlds first powered flight. Orville flew the Wright Flyer 37 m (120 feet) for 12 seconds while Wilbur flew 260 meters for 59 seconds.
Impact of the Wright brothers invention
Wright Brothers were able to point out that weight and balance were important factors for successful flight. The pilots prone position was also found unsuitable and discoveries found that it was better for pilots to fly in horizontal position with the pilot lying down (Hallion, 2003). This discovery was later disapproved false by Leonardo Da Vinci and Langley and they suggested it was easier for pilots to fly and control an aircraft while at the same time distributing the weight alongside.
It was later to be proved by the Wright Brothers after studies of Cayley, Lilienthal, and Chanute that it was aerodynamic control which was the correct way of controlling flying machines. According to information from NASA, it has been recognized that using an aspect of ratio on the length of the wing to its width is needed for successful control of the aircraft. Wilbur was also able to discover the use of a twisted wing as a propeller and applying the lift force by pointing forward to allow propulsion. The Wright Brothers established an aircraft business that survived both World Wars and Wilbur founded the first aviation school in Pao.
Wright Brothers inspired the world with their finding and this enabled further development on aircraft during World wars, in facilitating traveling, and trade between continents. When compared with the earlier experimenters on flying, the Wright Brothers were the first to fly in an aircraft heavier-than-air and their achievement was made possible by bringing together all components of todays modern airplane. They managed to put systems to control the plane take off, keep in air and land. They also invented a light engine running on two propellers and they ended the use steam engines in aircrafts. The Wright Brothers by inventing the propellers as part of the aircrafts engine made an impact in the development of aircraft as the propeller helps to lift it easier (Polino, 2005). They used specially curved wings and fixed wings and in this way they proved the findings of Leonardo Da Vinci false by proving that when weight of aircraft is distributed alongside the aircraft then it could be controlled while in flight. Since all their findings and inventions succeeded and have been used from then the Wright Brothers have had the greatest impact on civil aviation.
The Wright Brothers made important contribution to the aviation industry. Invention of airplanes still remains as one of the turning points in history pioneered by the Wright Brothers. This invention has made a great impact in civil aviation by revolutionizing, traveling, and doing business. Civil aviation has also helped to shape the world in which the survival of every nation is defined by its technological prowess and scientific advancement. Civil aviation will remain one of the human kinds greatest achievements and the contribution of Wright Brothers will remain a big impact in the industry.
1900 Kite and Glider experiments of the Wright Brothers
After years of trial, the 1890s experiments in flights carrying a full human being were proving to be successful. The experiments were carried gradually and in an invention path. The study of aerodynamics, flying birds, and maneuver of simple gliders was leading to control of complex powered airplanes that could take a controlled flight (Russell and Ash, 1974). Wright Brothers used the aeronautical information that had been done by earlier experimenters to build on their desire and invention of airplanes. Among the scientists whose research was a breakthrough to the Wright Brothers invention was Otto Lilienthal1848-1896, who had build complete body of aerodynamics data after 20 years of imaginative experiments.
The Wright Brothers had by 1899 developed serious interest in human flying and they decided to study aeronautics. They wrote a letter to the Smithsonian institution highlighting their desire to join the aeronautical community. The Wright Brothers had believed that human flight was possible and they were ready to do further inventions to make it possible. In 1900 the brothers constructed a powered glider which could carry a man while in air and could also be controlled while still flying. The Wright Brothers constructed a series of gliders with variations on wings, propulsion, and elevator for vertical movement. It was on 17 December 1903, when Wilbur and Orville finally achieved their goal of the worlds first powered flight. Orville flew the Wright Flyer 37 m (120 feet) for 12 seconds while Wilbur flew 260 meters for 59 seconds.
Impact of the Wright brothers invention
Wright Brothers were able to point out that weight and balance were important factors for successful flight. The pilots prone position was also found unsuitable and discoveries found that it was better for pilots to fly in horizontal position with the pilot lying down (Hallion, 2003). This discovery was later disapproved false by Leonardo Da Vinci and Langley and they suggested it was easier for pilots to fly and control an aircraft while at the same time distributing the weight alongside.
It was later to be proved by the Wright Brothers after studies of Cayley, Lilienthal, and Chanute that it was aerodynamic control which was the correct way of controlling flying machines. According to information from NASA, it has been recognized that using an aspect of ratio on the length of the wing to its width is needed for successful control of the aircraft. Wilbur was also able to discover the use of a twisted wing as a propeller and applying the lift force by pointing forward to allow propulsion. The Wright Brothers established an aircraft business that survived both World Wars and Wilbur founded the first aviation school in Pao.
Wright Brothers inspired the world with their finding and this enabled further development on aircraft during World wars, in facilitating traveling, and trade between continents. When compared with the earlier experimenters on flying, the Wright Brothers were the first to fly in an aircraft heavier-than-air and their achievement was made possible by bringing together all components of todays modern airplane. They managed to put systems to control the plane take off, keep in air and land. They also invented a light engine running on two propellers and they ended the use steam engines in aircrafts. The Wright Brothers by inventing the propellers as part of the aircrafts engine made an impact in the development of aircraft as the propeller helps to lift it easier (Polino, 2005). They used specially curved wings and fixed wings and in this way they proved the findings of Leonardo Da Vinci false by proving that when weight of aircraft is distributed alongside the aircraft then it could be controlled while in flight. Since all their findings and inventions succeeded and have been used from then the Wright Brothers have had the greatest impact on civil aviation.
The Wright Brothers made important contribution to the aviation industry. Invention of airplanes still remains as one of the turning points in history pioneered by the Wright Brothers. This invention has made a great impact in civil aviation by revolutionizing, traveling, and doing business. Civil aviation has also helped to shape the world in which the survival of every nation is defined by its technological prowess and scientific advancement. Civil aviation will remain one of the human kinds greatest achievements and the contribution of Wright Brothers will remain a big impact in the industry.
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