in other words what was the science behind the flying of their first plane and the aerodynamics of it all
2007-03-19 10:46:49 · 8 answers · asked by Kieran S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Same way a 747 flies. Did you note that it is a canard design?
2007-03-19 11:17:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Wright brothers mastered 'powered flight' by understanding the propeller had to be an air-foil. That is curved like the wings, and the pitch or angle had to change due to the difference in speed between the hub and the tips.
Like the sails on a boat the low pressure on the curved side pulls the propeller or vessel. The wind blowing out the back is just to keep the pilot cool. If you don't believe it, just watch how he sweats when it stops.
2007-03-20 10:13:24 · answer #2 · answered by Caretaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The engines gave forward thrust, pushing the plane forward, and then the airfoil (I think that's how its spelled) shape of the wings give lift, allowing it to fly.
2007-03-19 11:06:37 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. MustKnow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same as any other. The plane went fast enough for the wings to give it enough lift to get off the ground. Bernoulli effect and all that.
2007-03-19 11:03:23 · answer #4 · answered by Chris H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bicycle parts, rope, cloth, primitive piston motor, and low pressure areas above the airfoil.
2007-03-19 13:23:02 · answer #5 · answered by Mere Mortal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they got here across flight of a fastened wing plane. additionally they revealed that Orville and Wilbur have been brothers who picked at one yet another, the place one claims "I and not you am the winner."
2016-10-02 09:59:49 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the same as every other plane lift and thrust= flight
2007-03-19 12:45:27 · answer #7 · answered by *unknownuser* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they did now ether the french did not explain that..to them..
2007-03-19 12:20:34 · answer #8 · answered by eviot44 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋