1903 Wright Flyer I | full-scale replica

1903 Wright Flyer I | full-scale replica

Collection:

Originals & Reproductions

The Story:

The 1903 Wright Flyer I became the first aircraft to successfully make sustained, controlled powered flights on December 17, 1903. On that date, the Wrights made four flights, the longest lasting 59 seconds and covering 852 feet (260 meters). After the last flight it was wrecked by a gust of wind and never flew again.

This is not just a replica or static model. We don't just build them, we conducted an expedition in experimental archaeology, test-flying each aircraft and repeating the flight experiments of the Wright brothers. In doing so, we gained a deep, personal understanding of the events that led up to the construction of the 1903 Wright Flyer I replica.

Please email or call for pricing information. This replica is built to order. Allow six–twelve months for delivery.

Please email or call for pricing regarding the entire “Birth of Aviation” collection: 
– 1899 Wright kite replica
– 1900 Wright glider replica
– 1901 Wright glider replica
– 1901 Wright wind tunnel & balances replicas
– 1902 Wright glider replica
– 1903 Wright Flyer I replica
– 1903 Wright Flyer flight simulators
– 1905 Wright Flyer III replica

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Hailing From:

The United States of America

Materials:

• Spruce and ash wood
• Cotton cloth and thread
• Burlap
• Waxed linen cord
• Cotton twine
• Mild steel and sheet steel
• Aluminum, brass and copper
• Wound steel cable

Details:

• Wingspan: 40.3 ft (12.2 m)
• Length: 21.1 ft (6.4 m)
• Weight: 450 lbs (204 kg)
• Chord: 6.5 ft (2 m)
• Camber: 1:20
• Separation: 6.2 ft (1.9 m)
• Anhedral (wing droop): 10 in (25 cm)
• Wing area: 510 sq ft (47.4 sq m)
• Front elevator: 48 sq ft (4.6 sq m)
• Rear rudder: 21 sq ft (1.9 sq m)
• Propellers: 2 contra-rotating, 8 ft (2.4 m) long
• Chain drive
• Vertical thermosiphon (for engine cooling)
• Engine is non-functional