This discussion is actually less about the Wrights’ success and more about the failures of so many who came before them. We tend to focus on the fact that the Wright brothers flew, but we often fail to consider why everyone else didn’t. This discussion aims to fix that.For this discussion, comment on the following points. In addition to addressing these points in your initial post, remember to leave meaningful feedback on at least two posts of your fellow classmates (which I will send once the assignment is complete).These are the questions that need to be answered:Other than actually getting an aircraft off of the ground, what do you believe was the greatest lesson learned from the early aviation pioneers? Why?Do you think the competition between rival aircraft designers to be the first in flight helped or hindered the process of developing the first successful airplane? Why?In terms of their methods and practices in design, testing, and implementation, what separated the Wright brothers from other aviation pioneers?In your opinion, what single factor or combination of factors ultimately led to the Wrights’ success in sustained, powered flight?I will also send a rubric which will give you a better idea of how these points should be answered.
