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Create a series of models (or drawings) depicting the progression
of aircraft that the Wright Brothers created on their way toward
powered flight. Use the list below.
- kite flown, July 1899 (page 23)
- glider first flown as a kite, October 1900 (page 23)
- manned glider, July 1901 (page 35)
- manned glider, October 1902 (page 42)
- manned flyer with engine, December 1903 (page 56)
With each model or drawing include the following information:
- A brief explanation of what problem they were attempting to
solve or what theory they were trying to prove with each one
- The date each one was created and where it was flown
- The dimensions of each actual flying machine
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