1031
Name something the Germans invented without googling (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 2 weeks ago by sjmarf@sh.itjust.works to c/whitepeopletwitter@sh.itjust.works
185 comments fedilink hide all child comments
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

Technically, the Wrights' main contribution was the 3-axis steering mechanism, which is what made powered flight practical.

[-] computerscientistII@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago

I agree. Lilienthal showed a proof of concept. The Wrights made it practical. As soon as aerodynamics was understood a bit better, there was enough lift, to move the whole elevator assembli to the back of the plane, but apart from that, the whole thing still is the most practical approach.

this post was submitted on 10 Dec 2024
1031 points (99.0% liked)

People Twitter

5396 readers
527 users here now

People tweeting stuff. We allow tweets from anyone.

RULES:

  1. Mark NSFW content.
  2. No doxxing people.
  3. Must be a pic of the tweet or similar. No direct links to the tweet.
  4. No bullying or international politcs
  5. Be excellent to each other.
  6. Provide an archived link to the tweet (or similar) being shown if it's a major figure or a politician.

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
SendMeYourTaTas@sh.itjust.works
pelespirit@sh.itjust.works