Wright Flyer 1903 Model Instructions

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This document provides detailed instructions for constructing a model of the Wright Brothers' 1903 Flyer. It outlines the necessary materials, including foam meat trays, toothpicks, balsa wood, craft sticks, glue, scissors, a hobby knife, cardboard, a permanent marker, a ruler, an emery board, a manila folder, and a clear plastic sheet, with optional plastic toy soldiers. General instructions emphasize downloading and printing the provided PDF template, cutting along heavy lines with scissors, and performing any hobby knife or razor blade cutting on a protective surface. It is explicitly stated that the finished model is for display purposes only and is not intended for flight. The document also details the procedure for assembly, crediting Tom Benson for the procedure and noting that suggestions or corrections can be sent to benson@grc.nasa.gov. The last updated date indicates the instructions were finalized on July 17, 2003, by Tom Benson. The document is designed by Roger Storm from NASA Glenn Research Center.

LanguageEnglish

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Pages11

Reading Time4 min

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WRIGHT BROTHERS 1903 FLYER MODEL INSTRUCTIONS

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FAQs

What are the main materials required to build the Wright Flyer model?

The model requires foam meat trays, toothpicks, balsa wood, craft sticks, low-temperature glue, scissors, a hobby knife, cardboard, a permanent marker, a ruler, an emery board, a manila folder, and a clear plastic sheet. Optional plastic toy soldiers can also be used.

Is the finished Wright Flyer model designed to fly?

No, the finished model is strictly for display purposes and is not meant to fly.

Where can I find the template for the Wright Flyer model?

The template can be downloaded and printed from the PDF file linked in the document, titled '1903 template'.

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