The Wright brothers made over 2000 flights in this aircraft. Orville banks the 1902 glider to the right. This was the first airplane that could navigate the air safely. It's three-axis control system is still used on every aircraft flying today. The top and bottom wings joined.
Volunteers rig the frame of the glider.
Stretching the wing covers on a large wooden frame. A close-up of the strut fittings. The glider is historically accurate down to the handmade hardware.