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The 1903 Flyer represents a significant advance in the Wright brothers' aircraft design. Built on the precedent of the 1902 glider, it established the basic form of all the Wrights' powered flying machines. |
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The Flyer seems completely exposed, as if every part of it is visible. But only when the fabric is removed do we see the flexible structure beneath its skin. See how the airframe supports the Flyer as it is assembled. For more on the fabric, visit In Depth: The Fabric.
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Designing the Flyer
