Monday, April 23, 2012

Wilbur Devises Twisted Wings of a Biplane


[Photo: Wilbur Wright built
this kite ]


In 1899, Wilbur devised a simple system that twisted or "warped" the wings of a biplane, causing it to roll right or left. They tested this system in a kite, then a series of gliders.

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