![wright brothers wright brothers](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117183333im_/http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/images/content/79013main_wrightbrothers_duo.jpg) | THE WRIGHT BROTHERS Centennial of Flight | ![wright flyer wright flyer](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117183333im_/http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/images/content/78846main_9930_3crop.jpg) |
![wright outline wright outline](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117183333im_/http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/images/content/78853main_9930_3outline.jpg) | ![Wilbur and Orvile Wilbur and Orvile](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090117183333im_/http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/images/content/78876main_pairbig.jpg) | Orville and Wilbur Wright | |
"Testing the Wright Flyer gives us a chance to relive history," said Craig Hange, Ames' wind tunnel test engineer. "By understanding the flying characteristics of the Wright Flyer, we gain a better understanding of the Wright brothers' science and engineering skills, as well as an appreciation of the process that led to the development of the airplanes we fly today." |
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