National Air and Space Museum Archives

Wright Model B Modified Flyer

Summary

Collection ID:
NASM.XXXX.0460
Creators:
Fairmont East High School, Kettering, Ohio
Fairmont West High School, Kettering, Ohio
Dates:
1976
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.22 Cubic feet
(1 flatbox)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
There are 73 drawings including a 3 view assembly, front view, side view, top view and tail section as well as 22 drawings of wing details (including engine mounts, seats, etc.); 6 drawings of tail details; 7 drawings of horizontal stabilizer and bellcrank details; 5 drawings of rudder details; 8 drawings of landing gear, 2 drawings of front skid assembly; 13 drawings of control assembly; 4 drawings of radiator details and one drawing of the fuel tank.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
The Wright Model B was a one-man machine built by Wilbur and Orville Wright to be used for exhibition work. With a maximum length of 31 feet, maximum breadth of 39 feet and supporting surface of 500 square feet, its total weight was 1250 lbs. including aviator and passenger. The Model B's motor was a 30-35 h.p. 4 cylinder one. This set of drawings was a bicentennial project done in 1976 by members of the drafting departments of Fairmont East and Fairmont West High Schools in Kettering, Ohio.

Administration

Immediate Source of Acquisition
No donor information, Gift, unknown, XXXX-0460, unknown

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Use
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests

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Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912 Personal Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
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