THE WRIGHT BROTHERS And The Evolution Of Aviation | Upscaled Documentary

The Wright Brothers and the evolution of aviation in the following 5 decades. An upscaled historical documentary about the history of flight.
The Wright brothers, Orville Wright (August 19, 1871 – January 30, 1948) and Wilbur Wright (April 16, 1867 – May 30, 1912), were American aviation pioneers generally credited with inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane. They made the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft with the Wright Flyer on December 17, 1903, four miles (6 km) south of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, at what is now known as Kill Devil Hills. The brothers were also the first to invent aircraft controls that made fixed-wing powered flight possible.

In 1904–1905, the Wright brothers developed their flying machine to make longer-running and more aerodynamic flights with the Wright Flyer II, followed by the first truly practical fixed-wing aircraft, the Wright Flyer III. The brothers' breakthrough was their creation of a three-axis control system, which enabled the pilot to steer the aircraft effectively and to maintain its equilibrium. This method remains standard on fixed-wing aircraft of all kinds. From the beginning of their aeronautical work, Wilbur and Orville focused on developing a reliable method of pilot control as the key to solving "the flying problem". This approach differed significantly from other experimenters of the time who put more emphasis on developing powerful engines. Using a small home-built wind tunnel, the Wrights also collected more accurate data than any before, enabling them to design more efficient wings and propellers.  Their first U.S. patent did not claim the invention of the flying machine, but rather a system of aerodynamic control that manipulated the flying machine's surfaces.

The brothers gained the mechanical skills essential to their success by working for years in their Dayton, Ohio-based shop with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and other machinery. Their work with bicycles, in particular, influenced their belief that an unstable vehicle such as a flying machine could be controlled and balanced with practice.  This was a trend, as many other aviation pioneers were also dedicated cyclists and involved in the bicycle business in various ways. From 1900 until their first powered flights in late 1903, the brothers conducted extensive glider tests that also developed their skills as pilots. Their shop mechanic Charles Taylor became an important part of the team, building their first airplane engine in close collaboration with the brothers.

The Wright brothers' status as inventors of the airplane has been subject to counter-claims by various parties. Much controversy persists over the many competing claims of early aviators. Edward Roach, the historian for the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, argues that they were excellent self-taught engineers who could run a small company, but they did not have the business skills or temperament to dominate the growing aviation industry.

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[scottkinnebrew]

This is the kind of stuff that makes the internet great. Thank you so much for this!

[dogfacedponysoldier]

The Wright bros have always fascinated me. America needs to keep its inventive spirit going.

[tevvya]

Amazing to hear directly from these famous names of early aviation. If it were not for the all the technology on screen, the soundtrack alone would put this documentary firmly in its time period of the early 50's. Thanks for pulling this out and posting it. It was a hoot! (Had to use a phrase of the period!)

[dovardross]

There was a time in my youth during any activity, with or without friends, looking up whenever hearing and seeing a jet plane in the sky. That was a marvel event in my youth.

[johnrogan]

The years 1900 to 1999 were truly a large step for mankind.

[rodpettet]

A brilliant docu. I loved all the cleaned up black and white film of important people of the time and events. The development of instrumentation was particularly interesting along with the interviews of the test pilots. This is for me at least something to be watched several times or more. Once again thanks to all involved!

[MikeSmith-bmfm]

This is the best aviation documentary I have ever seen. i have been in aviation maintenance for going on for 43 years. I feel this should be seen by all people gitting into aviation maintenance for the great history. Thank you very much. I will keep this

[Playsinvain]

This is a remarkable museum piece of history from just the desks and furniture to the interviews ….remarkable

[aloesecretinc]

I love this! Orville & redenbacher were great pioneers in the era of flight. 💟💟💟

[tomray]

The LAST Plane that Orville flew was a CONSTELATION in 1946. He was picked up in Dayton and then was allowed to take the yoke in the cockpit for a short time. Then the plane was put on autopilot. Orville commented "I always thought a plane should be able to fly itself." Amazing progress in only 43 years.

[stratocastergreg]

I have a lathe and shaper from Nichols Bros. bicycle shop in Chickasha, Ok. They built the Albatross just a few years after the Wright Bros. I use those machines after restoring them regularly. Great video!

[cbwilson]

This is one of the very best historical accounts I've ever encountered, with the very witnesses to the revolution in the air speaking for themselves.

[rogerturner]

Absolutely first-rate documentary. Very well put together - a fascinating history.

[kennedysingh]

Watched from Jamaica, great documetry, the interviews with the pionares move me.

[RebeccaTaylor-yp]

I just want to say thanks, the resolution of some of these interviews is so amazing and human.

EDIT: You can't convince me that guy isn't drunk. You know the one.

[coderesponsevideos]

I love how that old guy said he first started working on Bicycles in the 80’s! Not the eighties I think about in my memory.

[russell-dijs]

Men ahead of their time, true pioneer's!! Wright Bros. RIP

[arturoeugster]

5:38
The rate of turn in degrees per second is 20 times the angle of bank divided by the true airspeed in knots....At 25 knots and 20 degrees of bank the rate of turn is 16 degrees per second, exactly.

[khcopter]

Wow, cool video you had Charlie Taylor speaking!! that’s amazing! Didn’t know there was any footage of him!! pretty cool thanks for sharing the video!!

[jdsguam]

Man I wish we had the internet when I was growing up! Great Presentation!