Wilbur Wright's Flight

By thecrazyblondchick4

  • Wilbur is Born

    Wilbur was born on a farm near Millville, Indiana.

  • Tragedy

    Mother, Susan Wright, died from tuberculosis.

  • New Model

    Created a larger glider with a different wing warping system that was controlled by the pilot's hips.

  • Testing

    Started testing newer models with engines that were designed with the help of a friend.

  • Circle

    Wilbur made a complete circle over a filed using the "Flyer 2".

  • Even more circles

    Circled 30 times in 39 minutes, the equivalnet of 24 miles.

  • More Circles

    Circled 4 times in 5 minutes.

  • Contract

    U.S. Army finally made a contract with the brothers.

  • Fever

    Wilbur fell ill and doctors concluded he had Typhoid fever.

  • Death

    Wilbur died at the age of 45.

  • Inducted

    Wilbur was inducted into the Hall of Fame for Great Americans.