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Orville Wright, [Diary Entry], October 1911

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[26 October 1911, Thursday - Orville Wright Diary, Kill Devil Hills, NC]

[Page 14]

Wind at top of hill 20-25 miles. Gliding on Big Hill from 12 to 3. Vane put out 5 ft. in front of machine. Control much improved. [24 glides of up to 2 minutes 52 seconds listed]

Weather Data for 26 October 1911


[27 October 1911, Friday - Orville Wright Diary, Kill Devil Hills, NC]

Went fishing and to Manteo. Machine weighs 170 lbs. in later glides, include. 12 lbs. sand.

Weather Data for 27 October 1911

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Citation: Diary entry, October 1911. Diary of Edward Huffaker, Papers of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Manuscript Division, Library of Congress.
Location: Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA
 
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