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To: o_1_2_3__

OK ... If you think that the Wrights disappearance from the aviation industry (save for engines as previously stated) by the 1920s is insignificant, that’s your problem. Try to get some help.

Orville and Wilbur invented controlled, powered, sustained, heavier than air flight and gave it to the world. They invented the wind tunnel, and used it to make the first systematic, scientific study of airfoil shape. They solved the problem of 3 axis control. The were and are the very model of modern engineering.

And they failed to run a successful aircraft company. Many of their competitors, whom they spent too much time and effort hauling into court, did succeed in the aircraft business.


19 posted on 12/18/2015 9:39:14 AM PST by NorthMountain ("The time has come", the Walrus said, "to talk of many things")
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To: NorthMountain
your problem. Try to get some help.

Let's not mince words with such an interesting subtext. What you mean is that anyone who does't prioritize things as you do is beneath than you, that apparently being your definition of fitness.

Lovely discussion, thank you for posting!

20 posted on 12/18/2015 9:45:23 AM PST by o_1_2_3__ (Obama lied, people died - Holiday Edition)
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