Take the controls of the world's first military airplane. Faithfully recreated with stunning historical accuracy, custom engine logic, and a true-to-life flight model.
Designed and constructed by Wilbur and Orville Wright to satisfy the demanding requirements of the U.S. Army Signal Corps. Its delicate wood-and-muslin construction and entirely unique control system make it an extraordinary, challenging machine to master.
There is no throttle! Bypassing default MSFS parameters, this aircraft runs on custom code with only two modes: IDLE and MAX RPM. Manage the fuel petcock and magneto advance lever to build power.
Unlike modern ailerons, roll is achieved by physically twisting (warping) the trailing edges of the wings. This is fully animated and aerodynamically simulated.
No glass screens here. Navigate using a wooden box compass, an aneroid barometer/altimeter, and a simple weighted cord (rope) relying entirely on gravity for visual bank angle reference.
The original two-seat, twin-canard configuration. This model accurately reflects the aircraft's extreme pitch instability. The pilot must constantly anticipate and actively "fly" the nose to prevent severe stalls that force the aircraft into a dangerous tail slide.
Reflecting later field modifications, this single-seater features a massive 43.3-gallon fuel tank and a rear horizontal stabilizer. The pilot must actively counter a dynamic center of gravity shift as the heavy fuel load burns off.