"Steve" wrote in message
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Quite possibly - it was nice and cold that day, after all. I guess the
truth is, we'll never know for sure because it was such a crude engine
being used under such variable conditions.

If it flew the first time, every time, regardless of weather, it would not
be an accurate replica of the Wright Flyer and, as such, one might as well
go to the local airport and watch 737s take off all day.

-c