At Aerobertics, Dancing Wings Hobby mainly makes kits (KIT's), made in balsa wood. On the one hand there are models that are made to fly (RC), on the other hand you have the 'Static Models', that deserve a beautiful spot on the cupboard, in your room, in your workshop,... Building these scale models is not only a nice activity, they are also a feast for the eye. Aerobertics supports your building projects!
History : The Wright Flyer I was the first successful powered, controlled, and sustained airplane. It was built and flown by the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, in 1903. This aircraft marked a milestone in aviation history, achieving the first recorded manned flight on December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
The Wright Flyer I featured:
- Biplane Design: It had a double-wing configuration with a wooden frame covered in fabric.
- Engine and Propellers: It was powered by a 12-horsepower engine that drove two wooden propellers using a chain drive system.
- Control System: The aircraft utilized a unique three-axis control system, including wing-warping for roll, a forward-mounted elevator for pitch, and a rear rudder for yaw.
This pioneering flight covered a distance of 120 feet in 12 seconds, demonstrating the potential of powered flight and laying the groundwork for modern aviation. The original Wright Flyer I is now displayed at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
