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Wright Brothers
Category: Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation
The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are credited with inventing and building the world’s first successful airplane, the Wright Flyer, achieving powered flight in 1903.
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Undiscovered Possible Innovation
Development of electric or hybrid propulsion systems for aircraft
Research Opportunities
Research on aerodynamics, new flight materials, and more efficient engines
Patents (if any)
U.S. Patent No. 821393 (for the airplane control system)
Lessons to Learn
“Persistence and innovation in overcoming technological barriers”
Startups in this Space
Startups focusing on electric aviation, UAVs (drones), and sustainable aircraft. E.g.-Joby Aviation,Lilium,Zunum Aero
PRUTL DIMENSIONS
Peace
Revolutionized transportation, connecting people globally, fostering peace
Respect
Earned respect for their scientific rigor and dedication to flight
Unity
Believed in aviation’s ability to unite people and cultures worldwide
Trust
Gained trust by conducting safe, successful test flights
Love
Loved the idea of flight as a means of human progress
Pride
Proud of their contribution to the world and humanity’s future in flight
Rule
Established new rules in flight by inventing the airplane
Usurp
Overthrew the belief that flight was impossible
Tempt
Tempted by the possibility of human flight and travel
Lust
Pursued flight passionately but did not seek fame or wealth
Protector
Protected their invention by securing patents
Recycling
Their invention has been continuously improved and adapted
Positive Utility
Flight made global travel, trade, and communication faster and more efficient
Tangibility
Their work transitioned abstract concepts into physical, functional aircraft
Longevity
The Wright brothers’ work laid the foundation for an entire industry that endures today
Possession
Their ownership of the flying machine is recognized as part of the human legacy
Rot
Overcame the skepticism and challenges that threatened their progress
Negative Utility
The airplane created vast economic benefits, boosting industries globally
Trade
Their invention reduced travel time across nations, enhancing international trade
Lessen
The Wright brothers’ work laid the foundation for an entire industry that endures today
PASSION DIMENSIONS
Probing
Asked fundamental questions about flight and aerodynamics
Innovating
Created the first successful powered airplane, the Wright Flyer
Acting
Acted on their experiments, using trial and error to refine their designs
Scoping
Defined the basic principles of flight such as lift, thrust, and control
Setting
Set the stage for the global aviation industry
Owning
Gave ownership of flight to humanity through invention
Nurturing
Nurtured the growth of aviation by inspiring future inventors and engineers