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How did the Wright brothers control roll on their early aircraft?

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  1. By moving a heavy weight around
  2. By twisting the wing tips, called wing warping
  3. By turning the propeller backward

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  1. 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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