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Old 6th Jun 2014, 00:36
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Noyade
 
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Hello Simplex.

I think I'm seeing a pattern emerge.

Is this really about the Wrights or more to do with establishing criteria or parameters for what you consider the first practical aircraft flight?

So far we have...

No slopes (I mean geographically ).
No rails.
And certainly no catapults.
No skids.
Must have wheels.
Seen and documented by thousands.
Perform a figure-8.

How's life in France?

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