The Wright Brothers At Kitty Hawk

The story of Orville and Wilbur Wright and their history making flight.

Describes events at Kitty Hawk up to the Wright brothers' first flight on December 17, 1903.

The nail-biting account of the Wright brothers' secret flights at Kitty Hawk and their unexpected rise to fame Despite their great achievements following their first powered flights in 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright still enjoyed virtual anonymity until 1908. In seven crucial days in May of that year, however, the eyes of the world were suddenly cast upon them as they sought lucrative government contracts for their flying technology and then had to prove the capabilities of their machines. In these pivotal moments, the brothers were catapulted into unwanted worldwide fame as the international press discovered and followed their covert flight tests, and reported their every move using rudimentary telegraphs and early forms of photography. From the brothers' rise to fame on the historic Outer Banks, to the quickly expanding role of the world press and the flights' repercussions in war and military technology, Tise weaves a fascinating tale of a key turning point in the history of flight.

In December 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made history by embarking on the first controlled airplane flight among the dunes of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, thus opening up an era of aviation throughout the world. This title is part of the "Milestones in American History" series.

A time-travel trip aboard the When Machine provides a look at the historic flight of the Wright brothers.

A biography of the Wright brothers, who became famous as the inventors of the airplane.

Their story of discovering the principals of manned flight and the first practical flying machines as told in their own words and pictures.