The wright brothers short biography for kids

Orville and Wilbur Wright, most commonly known as the Wright Brothers are credited with the invention of the ‘Flying Machine’. These American aviation pioneers were the first to accomplish manned and powered flight in a heavier-than-air machine.

They were mechanics and owned a bicycle shop.

Wilbur Wright was the elder brother and he was born on April 16, 1867, in Millville, Indiana. Orville Wright was born on August 19, 1871, in Dayton, Ohio. Their father was a bishop in the United Brethren Church and encouraged his children to educate themselves in practical matters.

Wright Brothers Facts for Kids

• Wright brothers were named Orville and Wilbur.
• They were born in 1867 (Wilbur) and 1871 (Orville).
• They owned a bicycle shop before flying.
• Their first flight was on December 17, 1903.
• They flew in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
• Their plane was named “Flyer 1”.
• The first flight lasted 12 seconds.
• Flyer 1 only flew 120 feet.
• They invented three-axis control for planes.
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