With twelve horse power at our command, we considered that we could permit the weight of the machine with operator to rise to 750 or 800 pounds, and still have as much surplus power as we had originally allowed for in the first estimate of 550 pounds. Orville Wright allowcommandconsider share on social
We estimated that we could make one of four cylinders with 4 inch bore and 4 inch stroke, weighing not over two hundred pounds, including all accessories. Orville Wright accessorybearcylinder Change image and share on social
The airplane stays up because it doesn't have the time to fall. Orville Wright airplanefallstay Change image and share on social
We left Dayton, September 23, and arrived at our camp at Kill Devil Hill on Friday, the 25th. Orville Wright 25tharrivecamp Change image and share on social
No data on air propellers was available, but we had always understood that it was not a difficult matter to secure an efficiency of 50% with marine propellers. Orville Wright airdatumdifficult Change image and share on social
When the machine had been fastened with a wire to the track, so that it could not start until released by the operator, and the motor had been run to make sure that it was in condition, we tossed a coin to decide who should have the first trial. Wilbur won. Orville Wright coinconditiondecide share on social
The course of the flight up and down was exceedingly erratic, partly due to the irregularity of the air, and partly to lack of experience in handling this machine. The control of the front rudder was difficult on account of its being balanced too near the center. Orville Wright accountairbalance share on social
We were then satisfied that, with proper lubrication and better adjustments, a little more power could be expected. The completion of the motor according to drawing was, therefore, proceeded with at once. Orville Wright adjustmentcompletiondraw share on social
We laid the track on a smooth stretch of ground about one hundred feet north of the new building. Orville Wright buildfootgrind Change image and share on social
One of the Life Saving men snapped the camera for us, taking a picture just as the machine had reached the end of the track and had risen to a height of about two feet. Orville Wright cameraendfoot Change image and share on social
