In Depth: The 1902 GliderIn Depth: The 1902 Glider
The Flyer Airframe Power and Propellers Controls Flight

The question of power was left unanswered by the Wrights until they had mastered control. Solving it was one of their most difficult challenges, and one of their greatest achievements.

The Wright Story
Charley Taylor
image credit: Wright State UniversityCharley Taylor and the engine
link to Education page
Adding the propulsion system makes the Flyer a powered airplane. For a detailed look at how the Wrights developed their engines, visit In Depth: Engine No. 3, and to learn more about how the propeller was invented, visit In Depth: The Propeller.
Delivering the engine
magnify
Delivering the engine
Preparing the engine for tests
magnify
Preparing the engine for tests
Engine test run
magnify
Engine test run
Installing the engine
magnify
Installing the engine
Engine controls
magnify
Engine controls
Engine and transmission system
magnify
Engine and transmission system
Beginning a propeller
magnify
Beginning a propeller
Propeller roughed out
magnify
Propeller roughed out
Propeller nearing completion
magnify
Propeller nearing completion

©2003, The Wright Experience™

Credits