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The Wright Bat Vertical
Flying Machine
Wilbur and Orville Wright (you've heard of them) played with a
wooden version of this toy in 1878. Their father, Bishop Milton
Wright, bought it for them as a gift. Wind the 9 1/2" rotor and let
go - it flies straight up 20 or more feet! Tie a light plastic
ribbon tail to it as a stabilizer. 11 1/2" long. Durable plastic
construction assembles in minutes. Making an flying write bat model
is a simple step to learn about flight for ages 8 and up.
To learn about the history of
flight you may use this website:
http://www.wright-brothers.org/
Wright Bat Instructions
| 1. Slide the center
support onto the middle of the each long rod. Slide a sail
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| 2. Slide the propeller and
bottom brackets on the rod assembly. Adjust the center
support so the sails are flush with the bottom bracket, as
shown. |
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3. Slide the rubber band
through the center support and attach to each wire hook, as
shown. To ensure longer life of rubber band, lubricate with
liquid soap.
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4. Slide the square end of
the cross arms through the sails and into the center
support.
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5. Wind the propeller
clockwise. Start with 50 revolutions and increase a desired.
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| 6. Release propeller while
holding your bat vertical and release. Caution: Be sure to
hold bat at arms length to prevent possible eye injury.
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Adult supervision required for
children.
| If you don't
have this kit, you can order it online. You may
search for Wright Bat Kit.
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