1911 Wright "B" Flyer (Replica) - Fly/In Cruise/In

[pismo10]

Get rid of the "music" and it would be a good video...

[MGB1977Red]

Pretty small flight envelope for a biplane. It must be considerably heavier. The 1903 flier had about 17hp at the props and would get lifted in a 25-30mph wind. By 1911 the engine was considerably larger and two people doubles the payload. The 4 cylinder engine on this aircraft looks like it might be around 100hp. The Wright Flyers could have been more stable with a fixed portion of the canard instead of an all-flying surface. Any weakness in the pivot or control connection spells disaster.

[Jonza0]

that looks fun as hell to fly.

[spitfireJEJ]

Seems to me the most important alteration from the original is the aerofoil section. That, plus modern engine power has made for considerably easier handling over the original design. Very good effort nonetheless.