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The Wright Brothers— experiments— results |
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| As a result of their scientific experiments the Wright Brothers had developed a better aerofoil design. The lower angle of attack of the 1902 glider indicates its superior performance in terms of lift to drag ratio. |
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| < Wilbur and Orville flying the 1901 glider as a kite to test its performance |
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| Dan Tate and Wilbur Wright flying the 1902 glider, after changes had been made to the aerofoil shape > |
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| These images, and many others, can be found on Gary Bradshaw's "To Fly is Everything" web site-
http://invention.psychology.msstate.edu/air_main.shtml
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