Written and Illustrated by: Kimberly Cady The Invention of the Airplane Invented by: Orville and Wilbur Wright Written and Illustrated by: Kimberly Cady
Invention Name Airplane Date invented: December, 1903 They began their test flights in 1903 . The fight did not go well . After repairs the plane flew 120 feet . On the last flight they flew 852 feet . This plane called the Wright Flyer is on display at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC.
Inventor Name: Orville & Wilbur Wright Orville Wright lived from 1871 - 1948 and Wilbur Wright lived from 1867 - 1912. They did not go to college. They built the airplane so it could take people to different places. They invented in Kitty Hawk , North Carolina .