Publisher's Synopsis
In Wright Brothers, readers will embark on an inspiring and comprehensive journey through the lives and pioneering achievements of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the visionary siblings who forever changed the course of history with their invention of the world's first successful motor-operated airplane. This meticulously researched biography traces the brothers' remarkable trajectory from their humble beginnings in Dayton, Ohio, where they honed their mechanical skills by working with printing presses, bicycles, and motors, to their groundbreaking experiments with gliders and powered flight.
The book unveils the essential role played by their shop mechanic, Charles Taylor, in the development of their first airplane engine and the pivotal contributions of those who supported their dream. At the heart of their story is the monumental accomplishment of December 17, 1903, when Orville and Wilbur achieved the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Delving into their innovative spirit, the book details the development of their three-axis control system, a breakthrough that made fixed-wing powered flight possible and remains a cornerstone of aviation today. While their achievements are celebrated worldwide, this book also explores the controversies and challenges the Wright brothers faced as they sought recognition as the inventors of the airplane.
This captivating biography presents a balanced view of their legacy, acknowledging the contributions of other early aviators while highlighting the Wright brothers' exceptional ingenuity and determination. For aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone intrigued by the indomitable human spirit, "Wings of Innovation" offers a captivating narrative of two ordinary men who achieved extraordinary heights and forever etched their names into the annals of innovation and flight.
