Refining the Glider: The Wright Brothers’ 1902 Breakthrough

The Wright brothers faced challenges with their initial glider designs, struggling with lift and control. They returned to Ohio to study their experiments and built nearly 200 mini models of wings. They discovered inaccuracies in existing equations and used their own data to redesign their glider. The new design featured longer, narrower wings and a movable rudder, leading to successful flights over 600 feet. The brothers gained significant practice and prepared for powered flight. The video concludes with a review of their improvements and quiz questions.

What were the main problems faced by the Wright brothers with their initial glider designs?

What was the maximum distance the improved glider was able to fly?