• 1909 Wright Military Flyer
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    Wright Military Flyer

    The Wright brothers used a system of two-hand levers to operate the controls on the Military Flyer. This was modified from the system used on their first aircraft.

    • Pitch: Left lever moved back and forth operates elevator.
    • Roll: Right lever moved back and forth operates wing warping.
    • Yaw: Top of right lever rotates to operate rudder.
  • 1909 Wright Military Flyer

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Eric Long

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