Biography of the wright brothers

Wright brothers, American brothers, inventors, and aviation pioneers who achieved the first powered, sustained, and controlled airplane flight (). Orville made the first successful flight, covering feet (36 meters) through the air in 12 seconds. The U.S. states of Ohio and North Carolina both take credit for the Wright brothers and their world-changing inventions—Ohio because the brothers developed and designed their plane in Dayton, and North Carolina because Kitty Hawk was the site of the Wrights' first powered flight. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
The American aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright were the first to accomplish manned, powered flight in a heavier-than-air machine. Wilbur and Orville Wright were the sons of Milton Wright, a bishop of the United Brethren in Christ. Wilbur was born on Ap, in Millville, Indiana.