![]() During this time they studied air pressures on curved surfaces and mastered how to control and fly a plane before applying power to it. They experimented with glider flying for three years before attempting a powered flight. The money earned in their printing and bicycle businesses financed their experiments in flying.ĭuring the years 19, Orville and Wilbur built their first two gliders and took them to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, to test them. They began building their own bicycles in 1895. In 1892, they formed the Wright Cycle Co., selling and repairing bicycles. The two brothers eventually built their own printing presses and published several weekly and daily papers. Remarking on their home environment, Orville later said they were encouraged "to pursue intellectual interest to investigate whatever aroused curiosity." Neither Orville nor Wilbur graduated from high school although they completed high school classes.Īt the age of 14, Orville went into the printing business and was joined by Wilbur. Wilbur (1867-1912) was born in Millerville, Indiana, and Orville (1871-1948) was born in Dayton, Ohio.ĭuring their childhood the two brothers shared mutual interests and were inseparable in their activities, which included making woodcuts, photography, printing and flying. They had two older brothers, Reuchlin and Lorin, and a younger sister, Katherine. ![]() Wilbur and Orville Wright were the children of Reverend Milton Wright, a United Brethren Bishop, and his wife, Susan. ![]()
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