1. The Wright Brothers Cody Rochford

2. Wilbur’s background Born- Millville, Indiana On- April 16, 1867 Edu.- High school (did not formally graduate) Died- Dayton, Ohio May 30, 1912

3. Orville’s background Born- Dayton, Ohio On October 19, 1871 Edu.- High school (did not formally graduate) Died- Dayton, Ohio January 30, 1948

4. The first flight They Followed the work of Otto Lilienthal Tested wing designs Designed the “flyer” First attempt at flying at Kitty Hawk failed Returned the following year

5. After Kitty Hawk Wilbur flew 24 miles (1905) Contract with U.S. War Department (1908) Showed their flights around the world Wilbur died in 1912 leaving Orville with the company Orville sells company in 1915