| THE WRIGHT BROTHERS Centennial of Flight | |
| | 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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NASA Quest: Centennial of Flight- Rediscovering the Challenges of Flight
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