Wright Brother's Flyer 1903

The first 10 second flight. I became interested in the Wright Flyer in mid 2003. It seemed a wonderful opportunity to build something fascinating. I started the project and then while researching the original craft, I discovered that the 100th anniversary of this flight was coming up December 17th, 2003. It was a race to complete the machine by that date. I made it with a few days to spare. I've been told there are a few details that are not authentic, such as the slope of the wings and where it leaves the rail, but in general, it is very close to the actual flight. See http://www.lizardfire.com for more animations.

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• Wright
• Flyer
• aviation
• flight
• airplane
• animation
• 3D

[engineer636]

horrobly in acurate, the take off length was much longer, unless you are showing that they have a 50 mph head wind. the plane didn't flex that much, flew faster, flew longer distance. if you are to make a simulation, at least research what you are animating.

[JOHNINAUSTIN2004]

@engineer636 Thanks for your horribly inaccurate comment. The real experts said it did take longer to get off the rail and that the wings were canted down instead of up, but the distance and speed is about right based on timing and flight distance. Which flight are you talking about? And how in hell can you say how much it flexed? Also, your attitude is offensive and not appreciated.

[JOHNINAUSTIN2004]

@engineer636 Thanks for your horribly inaccurate comment. The real experts said it did take longer to get off the rail and that the wings were canted down instead of up, but the distance and speed is about right based on timing and flight distance. Which flight are you talking about? And how can you say how much it flexed? Also, your attitude is offensive and not appreciated.

[JOHNINAUSTIN2004]

Thanks, warp13,

I was assuming the actual flight was somewhat removed from the buildings, maybe that wasn't true. And a person who should know more about it than I, said it left near the end of the rail instead of where I showed it at approx 1/3. Thanks for your comments. John

[A1n3dr5e1234567890]

The Animation is nice. But it is just an animation, everybody knows the real flyer could not take off and fly.

[pshapiro]

I love this animation. Makes you feel as if you were there. Excellent for showing students who are learning about the Wright Brothers.

[warp13]

Very nice, the only things I'd like to point out, and this is just for comment:

Adding the hanger and work shed buildings.

Another thing that i am not sure of, what rail do you show the Flyer leaving the rail on?