Click to open image viewer. Canard biplane with one 30-to-40-horsepower Wright vertical four-cylinder engine driving two pusher propellers via sprocket-and-chain transmission system. No wheels; skids ...

In the shadow of the world’s first practical airplane, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently celebrated with Wright family members legislation that makes the 1905 Wright Flyer the official state airplane.

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Local politicians want the 1905 Wright Flyer III to be the official aircraft of Ohio. Senate Bill 24 of the 136th General Assembly was proposed to adopt the 1905 Wright Flyer III ...

Click to open image viewer. Varnished wood wing rib made up from cap strips and wooden blocks. Metal strap used to attach rib to wing leading edge fastened to front of rib with tacks. Wing rib from ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — During the 97th Celebration of Wright Field at Wright Patterson Air Force Base on Thursday, a fire caused a plane and its pilots to make an unexpected landing. According to ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — The United States Army Signal Corps first partnered with the Aviation community when they purchased the Wright Military Flyer in 1908. This was a two-seat observation ...