Wilbur Wright Quotes

A collection of quotes by Wilbur Wright.

Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) was an American aviation pioneer, alongside his younger brother Orville Wright. Born in Indiana, Wilbur showed an early interest in mechanics and engineering. Together, the Wright brothers developed and built the world's first successful airplane, the Wright Flyer, achieving powered and controlled flight in 1903. Wilbur was the main driver behind their aeronautical experiments, conducting extensive research and perfecting the principles of flight. His work laid the foundation for modern aviation, and they became widely recognized as the inventors of the airplane. Wilbur passed away at the age of 45 due to typhoid fever.