"The Airplane"Introduction In this chapter you learned about turn-of-the-century America, an era of inventions and capitalism that had major ramifications for life today. The Wright brothers' airplane is among the most important scientific advancements of that time, and it didn't come easily. Orville and Wilbur Wright worked tirelessly for years to develop the airplane prototype, and they resorted to teaching themselves aeronautical science and building their own propellers and engines when no one else would help them. Not to mention that many of their planes crashed, meaning they had to rebuild them or start again entirely from scratch! Visit the Wright Brothers Aeroplane Company to learn the trials and tribulations associated with the brothers' exploration of the laws of flight.Destination Title: Wright Brothers Aeroplane Company Note: Clicking on the link above will launch a new browser window. Need help using your browser for this activity? Click here for tips.Directions Begin at the Wright Brothers Aeroplane Company.
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