It is our view that morally the world owes its almost universal use of our system of lateral control entirely to us. It is also our opinion that legally it owes it to us.
First powered flight
Details
Context
Wilbur Wright, in a letter to Octave Chanute, regarding their patent on flight control
Date / Period
1910
Category
ShockingVerification
Unverifiable
Explanation
Found in 1 providers: gemini
Method
Cross Reference
Sources Checked
1 source
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Shocking