Invention of the Airplane: Two Bicycle Mechanics vs. the Government

Two bicycle mechanics from Ohio beat a government-funded rival to the sky. This is the full story of the invention of the airplane, from the Wright brothers' bicycle shop in Dayton to the first powered flight at Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1903. In this video, you will discover: Why Wilbur and Orville Wright focused on control instead of engine power How a twisted cardboard box inspired wing warping How their homemade wind tunnel proved the experts' data wrong Why Samuel Langley's heavily funded Aerodrome crashed into the Potomac River, and how the press mocked it Why the Wright brothers get the credit for inventing the airplane, and the museum dispute that followed They had no college degree, no government money, and no famous name. They had curiosity, patience, and the courage to try again. If you love untold stories of world-changing inventions, subscribe to TheGraveInventory. The next story is about the invention that changed how we speak across the world. Which invention should we cover next? Tell us in the comments. #InventionOfTheAirplane #WrightBrothers #HistoryOfFlight #InventionHistory #TheGraveInventory 🎵 Music credits : . 'Starfire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au . 'Victor Lux' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au