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Why did the Wright brothers build their own wind tunnel in 1901?

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  1. Their glider made far less lift than predicted
  2. Their propellers were turning too slowly
  3. Their engine was too heavy for the Flyer

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  1. NASA Glenn Beginner's Guide: 1901 Wind Tunnel Tests www1.grc.nasa.gov/beginners-guide-to-aeronautics/1901-wind-tunnel-tests Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. NASA Glenn Beginner's Guide: Wright Brothers Aircraft www1.grc.nasa.gov/beginners-guide-to-aeronautics/wright-brothers-aircraft Checked 2026-10-10.

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