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Wright Brothers Timeline
Gotta Problem? Find a Solution!
| Directions: |
Use the Wright Brothers Timeline to answer the questions below.
Read each problem below and tell how the Wright Brothers solved each
problem as well as the year in which it was solved. |
1. Problem: Better control and balance of the aircraft.
Year:  
Solution:
2. Problem: Wings did not get enough lift.
Year:  
Solution:
3. Problem: Aircraft needs better balance during flight.
Year:  
Solution:
4. Problem: Others taking pictures of their airplane in order to steal
their ideas on flight for their own monetary gain.
Year:  
Answer Key for "Wright Brothers Timeline"
Gotta Problem? Find a Solution!
| Directions: |
Use the Wright Brothers Timeline to answer the questions below.
Read each problem below and tell how the Wright Brothers solved each
problem as well as the year in which it was solved. |
1. Problem: Better control and balance of the aircraft.
Year: 1899
Solution: Wing-warping which twisted the wing tips in opposite directions.
2. Problem: Wings did not get enough lift.
Year: 1901
Solution: Build wind tunnel and test a variety of wing shapes and their
effect on lift.
3. Problem: Aircraft needs better balance during flight.
Year: 1902
Solution: A movable tail connected to wing-warping wires
4. Problem: Others taking pictures of their airplane in order to steal
their ideas on flight for their own monetary gain.
Year: 1909
Solution: Coat the airplane with varnish and apply aluminum powder to
it so that it will blend into the background on a photograph.
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