"A sudden dart when a little over a hundred feet from the end of the track, or a little over 120 feet from the point at which it rose into the air, ended the flight."
- Orville WrightOne of the two brothers who are recognized for creating and piloting the first successful airplane in history is Orville Wright. His statement regarding the conclusion of their historic flight on December 17, 1903, captures a moment in aviation history that was both triumphant and cautious. Imagine …