The airplane is one of the most important inventions in the history of mankind. But did you know there were many people who tried to fly even before it was invented? Who was the man who flew ...

In 1903, U.S. schoolchildren are taught, the Wright brothers piloted their Wright Flyer into the air in Kitty Hawk, N.C., and soared into the history books.

Not if you’re in Brazil. While the Wright brothers are widely recognized as the fathers of flight, Brazilians believe the true inventor of the airplane was one of their own.

The Wright Cycle Co. shop, where the brothers made bicycles I also visited the Wright Cycle Co. complex in the West Third Street Historic District, west of downtown Dayton.

Wilbur Wright was born on April 16, 1867, Millville, Indiana and Orville Wright was born on August 19, 1871, Dayton, Ohio. Both brothers were pioneers credited with inventing the first airplane.

The fight over 'First in Flight.'Today, Wilbur and Orville Wright are as synonymous with the first to achieve powered flight as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin are with the first to walk on the ...

Today is the 121st anniversary of the first flight by the Wright Brothers in 1903. Numerous places in Dayton are critical to the history of flight and wonderful places to visit on the anniversary ...

Where: Wright Brothers National Memorial, located at 1000 North Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills When: Tuesday, Dec. 17. The event starts at 9 a.m. The park will be open until 5 p.m. Cost: Free!

Older brother and two-time World Champion, Ryder Wright won rounds 4 and 5. Statler broke Ryder's winning streak tonight in round 6 with an 87.5-point ride aboard 5 Star Rodeos' Jessica Rabbit.

Wilbur and Orville Wright were the brothers that are credited with inventing the flying machine at the turn of the 20th century and the project will focus on how the two bicycle mechanics headed ...

North Carolina Wright Brothers Memorial plane crash victims identified, include 6-year-old child Witnesses report plane was landing when crash occurred near Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina ...

Fate led the Wright Brothers to the windswept shores of Kill Devil Hills. Here, amidst shifting sands and salty breezes, they found the perfect conditions for their experimental pursuits.