Did you know that the Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane? In 1903, the Wright Brothers achieved the first powered, controlled, and sustained heavier-than-air human flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Their aircraft, the Wright Flyer, traveled 120 feet in 12 seconds during its first flight. The brothers were self-taught engineers who meticulously studied the flight of birds and air currents to design their aircraft. They also developed the principles of control that form the basis of modern aviation. Interestingly, the Wright Brothers' first successful flight took place on December 17th, which is now celebrated as Wright Brothers Day in the United States. Their groundbreaking achievement revolutionized transportation and paved the way for the development of modern aerospace science. Today, our understanding of aerodynamics, propulsion, and materials science can be traced back to the pioneering work of Orville and Wilbur Wright. Next time you board a plane or gaze up at the sky, remember the incredible legacy of the Wright Brothers and their monumental contribution to aerospace science.