The first flight of the Wright Flyer!

The Wright Flyer airborne during the first powered flight at Kitty Hawk by the Wright brothers.

On December 17, 1903, at 10:30 AM at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, this airplane arose for a few seconds to make the first powered, heavier-than-air controlled flight in history. The first flight lasted 12 seconds and flew a distance of 120 feet. Orville Wright piloted the historic flight while his brother, Wilbur, observed. The brothers… Continue reading The first flight of the Wright Flyer!