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Orville Wright stands aside the 1901 glider which has been
upended by the wind. Note the craft is not nose-down, but nose UP. The Wrights
employed a 'canard' design with the elevator up front. |
| In 1901, as in 1900, the craft was often flown as a kite for purposes
of measuring its lift and angle of flight. |
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| Wilbur and Orville flying the 1901 glider as a kite. |
| Wilbur in the 1901 machine just after landing. The operator
remained prone throughout the flight, which the two brothers discovered
considerably reduced drag. |
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| Wilbur Wright gliding. |
| Wilbur Wright gliding. |
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| Dan Tate and Edward C. Huffaker launching 1901 glider. |
| 1901 glider soaring. |
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