Follows the lives of the Wright brothers and describes how they developed the first airplane.

A look at how the Wright Brothers became the first celebrities of the twentieth century through their 1909 public flying exhibitions in New York City and Germany.

"In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright brothers were among the first innovators of heavier-than-air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather. Mechanical failures, lack of information, and even other aviators complicated the Wright brothers' journey. But thanks to their carefully recorded experiments and a healthy dash of bravery, the Wright...

Briefly describes the life and accomplishments of Orville and Wilbur Wright, aviation pioneers.

Examines the lives of the Wright brothers and discusses their experiments and triumphs in the field of flight.