The tests of the kite were brief, and, except for a few small boys running for cover, were unwitnessed by anyone except Wilbur. However, as the Wrights' first successful aeronautical experiments, they had a huge impact on the brothers' future.
In order to demonstrate the kite clearly, we have produced simulations based on the Wrights' descriptions of the kite's performance. We will be showing a reproduction kite in flight soon, showing that theory and practice are often easier said than done!
Flying the kite, then and now...
