What made the Wrights remarkable was that they understood the
principles of flight, including the desirability of a headwind. One of
their competitors crashed when he took off downwind, on the theory
that the wind would blow him into the air.


Isn't it amazing how little they really knew about heavier than
air flight?...here's the Wright Brother's competition making a
mistake that any kid now-a-days wouldn't make.

Such a basic mistake that it really showed that they had very
little understanding of the mechanics of flight at all.
--

-Gord.

Oh there are still people today who think you have to be careful when making a
turn when flying downwind, so you dont stall the plane.


Ron
Pilot/Wildland Firefighter