They worked in the field of aviation.

To try the airplane.

The wind across the sand.

December 14, 1903 was a cold day.

Wilbur was the first to try the plane.

It stayed in the air just 2.5 seconds.

This unsuccessful flight.

Three days later, Orville flew the plane.

It flew 120 feet in 12 seconds.

The two brothers were happy with this flight.

On the same day, December 17th.

Orville made another flight, and Wilbur made two.

The longest flight lasted 59 seconds.

Flew 852 feet.

These early flights were just the beginning.

Spent four years preparing.

Orville and Wilbur Wright were serious about flying.

Confident of their hard work.

They would be amazed with the progress in aviation.