A replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer can soon be seen touring parts of the U.S. The tour is just one of the many events marking the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first flight. The tour kicks off Sept 26, 2002 in L.A.
For tour schedule see www.flight100.org/ click on 'Campaign Programs'. If you are in the L.A. area and want to see the Flyer before it embarks on its national tour contact Marilyn Ramsey (310) 725-6728 to arrange a group tour. The Flyer is located in the Federal Building FAA Western-Pacific Regional Office in Hawthorne, Cal. (approximately five miles south of LAX)

The Wright Flyer replica was built by the L.A. chapter of the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics as part of their project to build a modern (flyable) representation of the plane. The replica was subjected to wind tunnel tests conducted at the NASA Ames Research Center.(photo below) Data from the tests is now being used in the construction of a second, modified for safety and stability, 1903 Wright Flyer.
If you would like to help in the construction (in El Segundo, Cal.) contact Marilyn Ramsey at (310) 725-6728 or email her at marilyn.ramsey@wrightflyer.org

For information on other Wright Brothers centennial events, including a big 5 day celebration in Kill Devil Hills, N. C. see www.centennialofflight.gov.
Photo of the wind tunnel test was provided by Marilyn Ramsey

1903 Wright Flyer Specifications
Height 8'1"
Weight 650 lbs., empty
825 lbs., gross
Wingspan 40' 4"
Powerplant Revmaster 40hp, dual ignition
Propellers 2 @ 8' 6" dia.
Top speed approx. 30mph

Keep'em flying




[This message was edited by Migflanker on August 06, 2002 at 01:29 PM.]