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Wilbur Wright
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The propellers that Wilbur and Orville produced were more efficient than either Langley's or Maxim's.  They were driven by a pair of long bicycle chains connected to the engine.  To counteract torque - the twisting force of the revolving propellers - the Wrights made them revolve in opposite directions.
In September, 1903, the brothers shipped their machine to Kitty Hawk, but a series of mechanical mishaps delayed their flight.  Autumn deepened, Winter came.
But finally on December 12, preparations were complete.  Now nature declined to cooperate.  The winds, considered to essential to a successful flight, subsided.  And they waited.  Two days passed.  The breezes built up.  On December 14, they decided to try.  Townspeople were invited, but few dared to face the icy Atlantic gale and those who did come, must have left laughing.
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Orville Wright
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THE DREAM WAS REAL! From the wind swept sands of Kitty Hawk, the Wright Brothers' airplane makes history as it begins world's first powered flight which went a distance of 120 feet.  Orville is at the controls; Wilbur stands at the right.

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