THE WRIGHT BROTHERS Flashcards
1
Q
Wright brothers had knowledge of those before them and lived at a time when ________________
A
the gasoline engine was invented.
2
Q
By ____________________________, they could maneuver the aircraft
A
warping the wings of the aircraft
3
Q
The Wright Brothers developed a ____________________ to test shapes of wings
A
wind tunnel
4
Q
The Wright Brothers designed a ____________ water cooled _____________ with 12 HP
A
4-cylinder water cooled gasoline engine with 12 HP
5
Q
The Wright Brothers designed _________________ which were turned by the engine and ___________________
A
two propellers which were turned by the engine and turned opposite to each other
6
Q
First flight, Dec 17 1903, lasted _______________ and covered _________ ft.
A
59 seconds and covered 852 Ft.
