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Name something the Germans invented without googling (sh.itjust.works)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

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

[โ€“] [email protected] 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.