Wrightbræðrum

Wrightbræðrum, often anglicized as the Wright brothers, were two American aviation pioneers, Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright. They are credited with inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane, and making the first controlled, sustained flight by a powered heavier-than-air aircraft with a pilot. Their historic achievement took place on December 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

The brothers were bicycle manufacturers from Dayton, Ohio, and their interest in flight stemmed from observing the principles of aerodynamics. They conducted extensive research, wind tunnel experiments, and glider flights to understand lift, drag, and control. Their innovative design incorporated a movable rudder for steering and a system of wing warping to maintain lateral stability, key elements that distinguished their aircraft from earlier attempts.

Following their initial success, the Wright brothers continued to refine their designs and techniques. They established the Wright Company in 1909 to manufacture and market their airplanes. Their work laid the foundation for modern aviation, revolutionizing transportation and warfare. Their contributions are celebrated worldwide, and they are remembered as pivotal figures in human history for achieving powered flight.