Replica of engine that powered Wright Brothers’ famous plane will roar to life Wednesday in San Diego

What happened after the Wright Brothers first flight?

You've heard about the first powered flight at Kitty Hawk, but what about the years that followed?

Replica of engine that powered Wright Brothers’ famous plane will roar to life Wednesday in San Diego

The 112th anniversary of the day the Wright Brothers made the world’s first sustained, powered flight in an airplane will be celebrated outside the San Diego Air & Space Museum on Wednesday, when staff turn on a precise replica of the engine that propelled their aircraft. The 30-second demonstration will occur at 9:30 a.m., continuing an annual ritual that dates back about 20 years as part of the museum’s education programs. A replica of the eng…

The Wright brothers succeeded 122 years ago

One of the world’s most famous photographs serves to commemorate the Wright brothers’ airplane on its 1st powered flight on December 17, 1903. Image via John T. Daniels/ Wikipedia (public domain). The 2026 lunar calendars are here! Best Christmas gifts in the universe! Check ’em out here. First successful flight on December 17, 1903 On this date, 122 years ago, two Ohio brothers – Wilbur and Orville Wright – made the first bona fide, manned, con…