Videos

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  Wing Warping Demonstration

  Have you ever wondered how Wilbur and Orville made controlled turns in the air? Join Ranger Ashley as she demonstrates the wing warping control system on a replica of the 1903 Flyer.

  Duration:

  7 minutes, 31 seconds

 

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  First Flight Photo

  If a picture is worth a thousand words, the value of this iconic photograph may be immeasurable. Ranger Amiee explores the story behind one of the most famous images in history.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 49 seconds

 

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  Pitch Control

  Ranger Ashley demonstrated roll and yaw in the wing warping demonstration. In this short video, she'll explain how Wilbur and Orville controlled the pitch of their flyer.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 12 seconds

 

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  Mission 66 and the Wright Brothers Visitor Center

  While the exhibits tend to draw people into the Visitor Center at Wright Brothers National Memorial, the building itself is full of history.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 39 seconds

 

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  Engine Talk

  Did you know that the engine on the 1903 Flyer was built by Wilbur and Orville's friend and bicycle mechanic, Charlie Taylor?

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 20 seconds

 

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  How to Make a Kite

  Before they ever built an airplane, Wilbur and Orville did their early aviation experiments with kites. Follow in their footsteps and join Ranger Amiee in building this simple sled kite.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 59 seconds

 

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  Wind and Sand

  Can't make it to a ranger program in person? Check out this virtual version of our most popular program and learn more about Wilbur and Orville's journey to a successful first flight.

  Duration:

  36 minutes, 4 seconds

 

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  Wright Legacy

  Twelve seconds was all the Wright brothers needed to show humans can fly. Discover what inspired the Wrights and how they are remembered in the world today.

  Duration:

  25 minutes, 51 seconds

 

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  Tips for Thriving in Isolation

  Wilbur and Orville Wright's Top 5 Tips for Thriving in Isolation

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 45 seconds

 

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  The Meaning of a Monument

  Explore the significance behind the Wright Brothers Monument on Kill Devil Hill with Ranger Adonis!

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 51 seconds

 

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  Wright Brothers Monument

  Join Conservation Legacy Intern Jake as he shares a brief history of the Wright Brothers Monument and highlights the interior and view from the top.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 51 seconds

 

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  Darrell Collins Flyer Demonstration

  In this video, long-time ranger Darrell Collins walks through all the features of the Wright Brothers National Memorial's replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer.

  Duration:

  5 minutes, 19 seconds

 

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  How to Make Coffee like the Wrights

  Wilbur and Orville started each day with a good cup of coffee, though their method of brewing it might be a little different. Join Ranger Toni to learn the Wright way to make coffee.

  Duration:

  5 minutes, 58 seconds

 

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  Did You Know: Why Kitty Hawk?

  Join Park Volunteer Chris as he explores the reasons why Wilbur and Orville traveled from Dayton, Ohio to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina for their flying experiments and the challenges of the journey to get there.

  Duration:

  10 minutes, 52 seconds

 

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  Big Kill Devil Hill Restoration

  By utilizing new technology and the specialized skillset of a chainsaw crew from the North Carolina Conservation Corps, the maintenance team at Wright Brothers National Memorial is working to restore the monumental landscape of Big Kill Devil Hill.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 37 seconds

 

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  Welcome to the National Parks of the Outer Banks

  In this short introductory video, Rangers Claire, Josh, and Tom what makes the three national parks of the Outer Banks so special.

  Duration:

  6 minutes, 32 seconds

 

Every year, Wright Brothers National Memorial celebrates the anniversary of first flight on December 17th. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020's event was held virtually in partnership with the First Flight Society, Outer Banks Forever, the National Aviation Heritage Area, Dayton Aviation National Historical Park, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. You can find the Virtual Celebration videos here.