Airplane

Wright Brothers and the Airplane

By THE EAGLEMAN

  • Wilbur

    Born in Dayton, Ohio.

  • Orville

    Born in Millville, Indiana.
  • The Inspiration

    The Inspiration

    Their fathe MIlton Wright brought them home a toy helicopter powered by a rubber band. The brothers were facinated by the toy.

  • Wright Cycle Company

    In 1892 the Wright brothers started Wright Cycle Company.
  • Wright Brothers Accomplish Man Powered Flight

    Wright Brothers Accomplish Man Powered Flight

    Orville is the first person in the world to fly an airplane.
  • Theodore Roosevelt COntacts Wright Brothers

    Theodore Roosevelt COntacts Wright Brothers

    In 1909 President Theodore Roosevelt contacted the wright brothers and made a deal with them to make airplanes for the US Army.

  • Wilbur Dies

    WIlbur died of typhoid fever on May 30th, 1912. ANd after that day Orville would never invent anything again.

  • Orville sold his share of Wright Company

    On October 15, 1915 Orville Wright sold his last share of the company. He retired and gave invention advice until his death.

  • Orville Dies

    Orville is pronounced dead on January 30th, 1948.