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collectors, museums, and those who are fascinated with early
aviation, we are searching for a home for the world's only complete collection of the
Wright brother's experimental aircraft and scientific
instruments. Not even Orville and Wilbur saw these all in one
place at one time! These exact, operational replicas were the
featured static exhibit at the Dayton Air Show for the Centennial of
Flight in 2003. Since then, they have
toured the United States and Canada. They have also been flown in several films and documentaries, including:
This collection includes all the aircraft built by the Wrights
between 1899 and 1905, plus artifacts, flight simulators,
and displays. For more information:
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The 1899 Wright scientific kite, which the Wrights used to test
their theories about aerodynamic control. Click
HERE
for more.
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The 1900 Wright Glider, their first manned aircraft. Click
HERE for more.
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The 1902 Wright Glider, the first aircraft with three-axis control.
Click HERE for more.
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The 1903 Wright Flyer I, the first aircraft to make a sustained,
controlled powered flight. Click HERE for more.
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The 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world's first practical flying
machine. Click HERE for more.
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