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How far did the very first Wright Flyer flight go on December 17, 1903?

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  1. 1 mile in 5 minutes
  2. 24 miles in 39 minutes
  3. 120 feet in 12 seconds

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References

  1. NASA Glenn: History of Flight www.grc.nasa.gov/www/k-12/UEET/StudentSite/historyofflight.html Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CAP Wright Brothers Award page www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/stripes-to-diamonds/wright Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. NASA: 120 Years Ago, The First Powered Flight at Kitty Hawk www.nasa.gov/history/120-years-ago-the-first-powered-flight-at-kitty-hawk Checked 2026-10-10.

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