History's Most Dangerous Aircraft Models

It could only be flown for less than a minute and the pilot had very little control over it. The Wright Flyer had about four flights before it was retired on December 17th, 1903. In comparison to how far flight has come, the achievement seems small but it was pivotal in aviation. 

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