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"120-foot journey to immortality"
120-foot journey to immortality
Life: Wilbur and Orville Wright weren't born with wings, but that didn't stop them from flying. Almost 100 years ago, the duo accomplished what had seemed impossible: They solved the problem of human mechanical flight. at http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20031...3416-7221r.htm |
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Mike wrote:
"Wilbur and Orville Wright ... solved the problem of human mechanical flight." Not quite. Human mechanical flight had already been achieved. The Wright brothers are atttributed with the first *powered* flight. |
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"Terry Simpson" wrote: Mike wrote: "Wilbur and Orville Wright ... solved the problem of human mechanical flight." Not quite. Human mechanical flight had already been achieved. The Wright brothers are atttributed with the first *powered* flight. First powered *controlled* flight? |
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On Thu, 30 Oct 2003 19:43:23 -0800, Steve Hix
wrote: In article , "Terry Simpson" wrote: Mike wrote: "Wilbur and Orville Wright ... solved the problem of human mechanical flight." Not quite. Human mechanical flight had already been achieved. The Wright brothers are atttributed with the first *powered* flight. First powered *controlled* flight? First heavier-than-air, powered, controlled, maneuvering flight in which the vehicle landed at an altitude approximately that at which it took off, actually. Mary -- Mary Shafer Retired aerospace research engineer |
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In article ,
Mary Shafer wrote: On Thu, 30 Oct 2003 19:43:23 -0800, Steve Hix wrote: In article , "Terry Simpson" wrote: Mike wrote: "Wilbur and Orville Wright ... solved the problem of human mechanical flight." Not quite. Human mechanical flight had already been achieved. The Wright brothers are atttributed with the first *powered* flight. First powered *controlled* flight? First heavier-than-air, powered, controlled, maneuvering flight in which the vehicle landed at an altitude approximately that at which it took off, actually. Umm...I thought we were building up *slowly* to the denoument. |
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In article ,
Mary Shafer wrote: First heavier-than-air, powered, controlled, maneuvering flight in which the vehicle landed at an altitude approximately that at which it took off, actually. Each time I see the list of qualifiers on the Wright Brothers flight, I want to find the list of previous "flights" Did someone make a heavier-than-air, powered, uncontrolled level flight? A heavier-than-air, powered, controlled, non-maneuvering level flight? A heavier-than-air, powered, controlled, maneuvering, downhill flight? Can any reccomend a good web page or book? just curious |
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"Phil Budne" wrote in message ... In article , Mary Shafer wrote: First heavier-than-air, powered, controlled, maneuvering flight in which the vehicle landed at an altitude approximately that at which it took off, actually. Each time I see the list of qualifiers on the Wright Brothers flight, I want to find the list of previous "flights" Did someone make a heavier-than-air, powered, uncontrolled level flight? Yes - Clement Ader in France A heavier-than-air, powered, controlled, non-maneuvering level flight? Yes - Clement Ader again A heavier-than-air, powered, controlled, maneuvering, downhill flight? Sir George Cayley designed several gliders and reportedly at least one steam powered machine that were flown downhill by his coachman Can any reccomend a good web page or book? Google will get you lots Keith |
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Phil Budne wrote: In article , Mary Shafer wrote: First heavier-than-air, powered, controlled, maneuvering flight in which the vehicle landed at an altitude approximately that at which it took off, actually. Each time I see the list of qualifiers on the Wright Brothers flight, I want to find the list of previous "flights" Did someone make a heavier-than-air, powered, uncontrolled level flight? A heavier-than-air, powered, controlled, non-maneuvering level flight? A heavier-than-air, powered, controlled, maneuvering, downhill flight? Can any reccomend a good web page or book? just curious Google search "John Stringfellow" Powered heavier-than-air model in 1848, but didn't have the 'control' requirement figured out. Worked OK in a controlled indoor environment but he failed to appreciate the need for a vertical stabilizer. Dave |
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"Mary Shafer" wrote in message ... On Thu, 30 Oct 2003 19:43:23 -0800, Steve Hix wrote: In article , "Terry Simpson" wrote: Mike wrote: "Wilbur and Orville Wright ... solved the problem of human mechanical flight." Not quite. Human mechanical flight had already been achieved. The Wright brothers are atttributed with the first *powered* flight. First powered *controlled* flight? First heavier-than-air, powered, controlled, maneuvering flight in which the vehicle landed at an altitude approximately that at which it took off, actually. Were those the rules of the contest? |
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