The Wright Brothers' First Flight: Birth of Aviation

When was aviation born?

December 17th, 1903

Where was aviation born?

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Who achieved the first flight?

Orville and Wilbur Wright

What did Orville and Wilbur Wright fly on in the first flight?

Wright Flyer

How did Orville and Wilbur Wright craft the Wright Flyer?

Meticulously

What did Orville and Wilbur Wright achieve with the Wright Flyer on December 17th, 1903

First powered, controlled, and sustained flight

Who piloted the plane on the first flight?

Orville

Where was Wilbur when Orville was piloting the first flight?

Alongside him

On the first flight, Wilbur and Orville Wright were filled with:

Nervous anticipation

What happened to the Wright Flyer on the first flight?

Lifted off and stayed aloft for 12 seconds

What was the distance covered by the Wright Flyer on the first flight?

120 feet

The first flight marked the:

Dawn of new era

The triumph of the Wright brothers laid the foundation for:

Modern aviation

The triumph of the Wright brothers showcased:

Human ingenuity and determination