After Cars the most common way to travel for vacation is by plane; about 31% are by plane (Statista) . Airplane are important because they’re capable of transporting things and people to the other side of the world in less than a day. Airplanes deliver supplies quickly to remote location in emergency situation and it is used by the military to restock their supplies. Without airplanes our world would be a totally different place. We would have to reply on trains, or even ships if you want to go across the world; which could take several months. But, have you ever thought about who invented planes and what the process was like? Don’t worry I got you. This will blow your mind!
Airplane was invented by the Wright brothers in 1903. But before we talk about the amazing story on how they invented a plane. Let’s talk about their early life and how they got into inventing a plane. Orville and Wilbur were the sons of Milton Wright, who was a bishop of the United Brethren in Christ. Orville Wright was born on August, 19th 1871 in Dayton Ohio. His older brother Wilbur Wright was born on April, 16 1867 in Millville Indiana. They were really close until the death of Wilbur in 1912. Their personalities were perfectly complementary to each other. Wilbur was more steady in his habit and was more mature in nature. While Orville was full of ideas and enthusiasm. In their early years the two brothers helped their father, who edited a journal card called the “Religious Telescope”. later on in life they began a paper of their own called “West Side News”. They went into business together producing everything from commercial filer to religious handout. In 1892 they opened the Wright Cycle Shop in Dayton, Ohio. This was the perfect profession for them because it prepared them for they are going to accomplish later on in life.
How the Wright Brothers Invented a plane
The Wright brothers begin by mastering and accumulating all the important information on the subject, designed and test their own models and glider. They even build their own engine. They had many failed attempt, but they kept trying and never gave up. The Wright brother decided that it would be better to control a plane by moving its plane,which actually worked. The brothers continued to fly double- winged kites and gliders in order to gain experience. After talking with the US Weather Bureau: they came to agreement that they can test their plane in the middle of nowhere near Kitty Hawk North Carolina. They first few flight failed because it was unable to develop sufficient lift. Instead they flew it as a free gliders. They kept everything in record the failed attempts as well as the successful ones: to see how they can make the plane better. The Wright brothers soon discovered that no manufacturer would undertake to build an engine that would meet their requirements. So, they build their own engine. They produced one that had four cylinders and developed 12 horsepower. The first few flights lasted only 12 seconds and flew about 120 feet. But after many practices and planning the flight became more successful. In 1908 Wilbur Went to France to interest foreign backers in their machine. Wilbur trip to France proved to be a success. In 1909 the brothers formed the American Wright Company.
In conclusion airplanes have changed our lives for the better. We are able to travel anywhere in the world quickly. The reason why I did research on the Wright brothers is because they never gave up. They had countless amount of failed attempts, but that didn’t stop them from continuing to make the plane better. Their story is truly inspiring: and they inspired me to never give up on my dreams, because you never know how that might change the world.
Work Cited
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“The Wright Brothers: Designing the Flyer.” The Wright Brothers | Designing the Flyer, airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/wright-brothers/online/fly/1903/designing.cfm. https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/wright-brothers/online/fly/1903/designing.cfm
“The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane Summary & Study Guide.” BookRags, BookRags, http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide-the-wright-brothers/#gsc.tab=0. http://lookingglassreview.com/books/the-wright-brothers-how-they-invented-the-airplane/
“The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane.” The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane | Through The Looking Glass Children’s Book Review, lookingglassreview.com/books/the-wright-brothers-how-they-invented-the-airplane/. http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide-the-wright-brothers/#gsc.tab=0
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