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The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by AutoJoshNG: 3:11pm On May 03, 2018 |
These days we have all sort of aircraft. Some of them are designed for specific purpose. For instance, there are aircraft that are designed specifically for warfare, commercial travels, cargo services, reconnaissance, etc. Meanwhile, some are designed to offer pleasure trips. However, aircraft have evolved over time. They have generally undergone an enormous modification and upgrade. The way aircraft are today have not always looked that way. The first airplane was invented by the Wright Brothers – Wilbur and Orville Wright. These brothers, who were aviation engineers, invented and built the world’s first successful aircraft. They successful flew the aircraft four miles south of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in the United States in December 17, 1903. In 1904–05, the brothers developed their flying machine into the first practical fixed-wing aircraft. Although they were not the first to build experimental aircraft, however, the Wright brothers were the first to invent aircraft controls that made fixed-wing powered flight possible. The brothers’ fundamental breakthrough was their invention of three-axis-control which enabled the pilot to steer the aircraft effectively and to maintain its equilibrium. This method became and remains standard on fixed-wing aircraft of all kinds. They started the Wight Model A, the world’s first production airplane. From 1907 to 1909, they produced variations of this aircraft. Till date, the basic principles of flight that the Wright brothers applied still pertain, however, there have been enormous changes over the years to the means by which those principles are understood and applied. https://autojosh.com/see-the-first-airplanes-and-the-investors/ 17 Likes
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Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by AutoJoshNG: 3:12pm On May 03, 2018 |
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Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by KendrickAyomide: 3:14pm On May 03, 2018 |
They will forever be remembered. but bini people are the real inventors 136 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by Alphafeezay(m): 3:19pm On May 03, 2018 |
And they forever changed the way the world travels!!!! 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by moscobabs(m): 4:18pm On May 03, 2018 |
Benin people have been flying on air before then. ![]() ![]() 34 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by Okundaye4(m): 4:18pm On May 03, 2018 |
Hmmm, great invention. |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by tolexy007(m): 4:18pm On May 03, 2018 |
Africa |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by jbreezy: 4:18pm On May 03, 2018 |
burrh nigerian witches av bin flying bfor den now... 1 Like |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by davidodiba(m): 4:18pm On May 03, 2018 |
Yeee 1 Like |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by Skepticus: 4:19pm On May 03, 2018 |
![]() And to think their Pastor Dad asked them never to attempt such, saying it's impossible. The brothers showed the power of belief and possibilities. ALL IS POSSIBLE 34 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by oyetunder(m): 4:19pm On May 03, 2018 |
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Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by ruffhandu: 4:19pm On May 03, 2018 |
Nigeria has been inventing new ways to steal from one another. Even if you have any good idea, a financier will ask "where is he from?". Even a good spirited financier comes forward and makes a proposal, the inventor will say "he wants to come and reap off my idea". Some other people are by the corner wishing the inventor failure. Others who have more balls will go to oganigwe to collect small thing that will make him fail. Last last, one Chinese will peep in and see the invention. The next month, an Igbo man will import it into the country, with improved features than the original inventor conceived. Let us continue. 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by myettiallah: 4:19pm On May 03, 2018 |
and dey did all these with only 3 years of high scholl education...GENIUS 2 Likes |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by Pabloosas(m): 4:19pm On May 03, 2018 |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by Kezifils(m): 4:19pm On May 03, 2018 |
INvention that changed the world |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by Nobody: 4:20pm On May 03, 2018 |
They deserve some Accolades for giving us Air Assurance How many Likes for them 19 Likes |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by Nobody: 4:20pm On May 03, 2018 |
Benin people have been flying transatlantic before then 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by Donald3d(m): 4:20pm On May 03, 2018 |
![]() Hamsgaga: 4 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by GreatOlu1: 4:20pm On May 03, 2018 |
Nice innovation brothers, when I finally fly internationally, I will appreciate you guys better. ![]() 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by freedomchild: 4:21pm On May 03, 2018 |
that's the people worth celebrated... they invented it and our pastors and politicians carry am for head..... AFRICA IS A SHIT HOLE |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by bjayx: 4:21pm On May 03, 2018 |
These r the kinda news nairaland needs, not bbn n assurrance xhiit 2 Likes |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by elgramz: 4:22pm On May 03, 2018 |
Hamsgaga: Euouae:Lol ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by IMASTEX: 4:22pm On May 03, 2018 |
Nice one |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by Dutchey(m): 4:22pm On May 03, 2018 |
throw back pictures |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by madridguy(m): 4:22pm On May 03, 2018 |
God bless the soul of the Wright brothers. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by chrisxxx(m): 4:22pm On May 03, 2018 |
1903 and we are still trying to build one here in Nigeria. |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by CSTR1003: 4:23pm On May 03, 2018 |
Made in America #Americanoxygen |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by IMASTEX: 4:23pm On May 03, 2018 |
KendrickAyomide:You're not serious 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by siegfried99(m): 4:24pm On May 03, 2018 |
My oga puskin. Abeg unban me on the business thread pls. 1 Like |
Re: The First Airplane And The Wright Brothers – Wilbur And Orville That Invented It by Lanre4uonly(m): 4:25pm On May 03, 2018 |
History will continue to remember them for their good works. 1 Like |
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