How We Invented the Airplane: An Illustrated History (Dover Transportation)
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (786 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486256626 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Kelly, a friend of Orville Wright and authorized biographer of the Wright brothers, was also an FBI agent, a newspaper columnist, and author of over a dozen books
. About the Author Kelly, a friend of Orville Wright and authorized biographer of the Wright brothers, was also an FBI agent, a newspaper columnist, and author of over a dozen books
WIAPilot said From Orville Wright Himself. I hate to confess that I didn't even know that the Wright Brothers had written anything later in life. This was so great to read about how Orville Wright and his brother and family really felt about their quest.As co-owner of an aviation restoration company that works on older aircraft, this book meant more to me than most.What I have noticed about most pilots is that except for those who get involved in the military or through chance - most pilots are almost "mea. "Four Stars" according to janice johnson. O & W were 2 great minds. jj. "Five Stars" according to theresa. Informative and historical.
Enhanced by 76 photographs, including many rare views of the Wrights and their flying machines, this book offers a thrilling reading experience for anyone interested in aviation, its pioneers, or the mechanics of flights.. Mr. As an extra bonus, a lively popular account of the Wrights' success, written in 1908 by both brothers, has been included in an Appendix. government. Slowly, methodically, with patience, perseverance, ingenuity, and inspired invention, they solved the problems that had defeated so many experimenters before them.Finally, on a gusty winter day in North Carolina, the Wright brothers flew their little motor-driven biplane off the sand at Kitty Hawk (actually Kill Devil Hills) and into the pages of history. Kelly has also written an illuminating commentary, including fascinating anecdotes about the Wrights, their personalities and later aspects of their career. Kelly, author of two standard works on the Wrights. The heart of the book is Orville Wright's personal account, written in connection with an obscure lawsuit filed against the U.S. Although the first flight lasted only about 12 seconds and covered barely 120 feet, it was the first time a machine carrying a man and driven by a motor had lifted itself from the ground in controlled free flight. This book offers a concise and fascinating