orville 1901 glider, nose pointing skyward
the 1901 wright glider second of brothers experimental gliders. tested on kill devil hills, 4 miles south of kitty hawk. glider similar 1900 version, had larger wings. first flew on july 27, 1901, , retired on august 17. during time made between 50 , 100 free flights, in addition tethered flights kite.
the wing ribs flexed under weight of pilot, distorting airfoil shapes of wings. brothers fixed trouble, wings still produced less lift expected, , wing-warping made glider turn opposite intended direction. after testing concluded, brothers stored glider in camp shed. shed , glider badly damaged later windstorms. wing uprights salvaged 1902 glider, rest abandoned.
as result of lift , drift (drag) measurements taken tethered glider, brothers concluded lilienthal s data inaccurate. upon returning dayton, designed , built small wind tunnel collect own data.
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