In Depth: The Engine
full control The F-19 Wood and Wire The Cockpit In the Air
Full Control

The Wright Model "B" was the world's first production aircraft. Although it was produced in quantity by the Wright Company and other licensed manufacturers, each aircraft was assembled by hand.

The Wright Story
Flyer cockpitThe Wright Company craftsmen
Education Feature: Inner-tube box Inspiration?
The Story of Vertical Four Serial #20

The process of reproducing authentic Wright aircraft is demanding. It is always tempting to take modern shortcuts. The challenge is in meeting the exact design, materials, and standards of craftsmanship set by the Wrights themselves.

crank patterns
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Bell crank casting patterns
crank machined
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Bell crank machining
reproduction and original crank
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Reproduction and original bell cranks
Warp control
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Wing warping lever
warp and rudder cranks
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Wing warping and rudder bell cranks
elevator column
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Elevator lever
rudder crank
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Rudder bell crank
finished cockpit
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Finished cockpit
assembled airplane
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Assembled airplane

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