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 Their breakthrough in aviation was largely due to their innovative design of a three-axis control system, which allowed for precise control of the aircraft.[([[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/229091509_The_birth_of_flight_control_An_engineering_analysis_of_the_Wright_Brothers'_1902_glider|researchgate]])]
+===== Conducted Experiments At Kitty Hawk =====
+The Wright brothers conducted many of their early experiments at Kitty Hawk because of its consistent winds and soft sand, which provided a safe landing surface.[([[https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/84761259.pdf|core]])]
+===== Met With Skepticism =====
+Despite their achievements, the Wright brothers initially struggled to gain recognition for their work, facing skepticism and criticism from the scientific community.[([[https://www.commonlit.org/en/texts/letters-from-wilbur-wright|commonlit]])]
+===== Demonstrations In Europe =====
+It wasn't until 1908, after a series of successful public demonstrations in Europe, that they began to receive widespread acclaim.[([[https://www.historynet.com/wright-brothers-a-promise-of-flight-fulfilled/|historynet]])]
+===== Wright Company =====
+The Wright brothers formed the Wright Company in 1909 to manufacture and sell their airplanes.[([[https://www.wright-brothers.org/History_Wing/Wright_Story/Airplane_Business/Airplane_Business_Intro.htm|Wright Brothers]])]
+===== Katharine =====
+Their sister Katharine played a significant role in their business endeavors, managing their correspondence and serving as a spokesperson for the company.[([[https://www.history.com/news/wright-brothers-sister-katharine-first-flight|history]])]
+===== Langley Medal =====
+Orville and Wilbur Wright were awarded the Langley Medal in 1910 for their contributions to aviation.[([[https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/sp-4527.pdf?emrc=a3c8c0|nasa]])]
+===== Legion of Honor =====
+They were also awarded the Legion of Honor by the French government in 1909.[([[https://www.centennialofflight.net/chrono/1909.htm|centennialofflight]])]
+===== Flight With Passenger =====
+Orville Wright became the first person to fly with a passenger when he took his mechanic, Charles Furnas, on a flight in 1908.[([[https://airandspace.si.edu/support/wall-of-honor/charles-william-furnas|airandspace]])]
+===== Refinement =====
+The Wright brothers continued to refine their aircraft designs, making significant improvements in stability and control.[([[https://medium.com/@wineopener/the-wright-brothers-pioneers-of-flight-and-the-jet-age-post-war-transformation-c03f93a18ed5|medium]])]
+===== Foundation For Further Development =====
+The Wright brothers' contributions to aviation laid the foundation for the development of modern aircraft and aerospace technology.
+[([[https://fastercapital.com/topics/how-the-wright-brothers-revolutionized-aeronautics.html|fastercapital]])]
+===== Served As Consultant =====
+Orville Wright served as a consultant to the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I, helping to develop military aircraft.[([[https://www.thewrightbrothersusa.com/pages/the-wright-brothers-official-history-and-information|thewrightbrothersusa]])]
+===== Wilbur's Death =====
+Wilbur Wright died of typhoid fever on May 30, 1912, at the age of 45, leaving Orville to continue their work alone.[([[https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/daav/chap10.htm|nps]])]
+===== Selling Wright Company =====
+Orville Wright sold the Wright Company in 1915 and retired from active involvement in aviation.[([[https://wrightlibrary.org/daytonliterarytrail/writers/wrightbrothers|wrightlibrary]])]
+===== Advancements In Aviation =====
+Orville Wright lived to see many significant advancements in aviation, including the development of jet propulsion and commercial air travel.[([[https://eaglepubs.erau.edu/introductiontoaerospaceflightvehicles/chapter/history-of-aircraft-and-aviation/|eaglepubs]])]

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