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a picture of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics

National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics
Semiannual meeting 4/18/29
Dr. Orville Wright, (third from left)

View a lecture about the Wright Brothers by Steve Shackleford, LA AIAA
Wright Brothers Tried More than Once
Learn about the history of the 1903 Wright Flyer Replica Wind Tunnel Test.
The Test Plan Overview
Read about the AIAA, and how they built the Replica.
Look at a timeline comparing the development of the Wright Flyer's work to other events happening at the same time. Graphic version or Text Version
First Flight is another great site for historical information.
Read Fred Culick's article about how the Wright Brother's Research was key to their success.
The Wright Brothers National Memorial
The Dayton Aviation National Historic Park