Orville Wright

Description: (Co-inventor of First Successful Airplane)

More often than not we have heard of brother’s rivalry and contention. However, turning the pages of history, one such brother duo not only wronged this cliché but contributed to making history in aeronautical engineering! Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orville, were the foremost pioneers, inventors and innovators in the field of aviation who mastered the creation of the world’s first successfully controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight in 1903. Since the very beginning of their decade long effort they concentrated on resolving flying problems by developing a reliable method of pilot control. The approach was quite different from other inventors who concentrated on building powerful engines alone. They achieved a breakthrough with the invention of the three-axis control, which enabled the pilot to steer the aircraft effectively and to maintain its equilibrium. Dodging skepticism and criticism, the brothers went on to initiate Wright Company that was involved with selling of flying device. While both the brothers did not have business acumen, Wilbur was blessed with executive skills which Orville missed on. As such, upon the death of the former, Orville sold the company and retired to become an important member of the board of major aeronautical organizations.

Overview

Birthday August 19, 1871 (Leo)
Born In United States
City Dayton, Ohio
Died on January 30, 1948
Parents Milton Wright
Susan Catherine Koerner
Relatives Ida Wright, Katharine Wright, Lorin Wright, Otis Wright, Reuchlin Wright, Wilbur Wright
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