The Wright Flyer often retrospectively referred to as Flyer I or 1903 Flyer was the first successful heavier than air powered aircraft It was designed and built by the Wright brothers They flew it four times on December 17 1903 near Kill Devil Hills about four miles south of Kitty Hawk North Carolina Today the airplane is exhibited in the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D C The U S Smithsonian Institution describes the aircraft as the first powered heavier than air machine to achieve controlled sustained flight with a pilot aboard The flight of Flyer I marks the beginning of the pioneer era of aviation This is a 1 10 highly accurate model with the following dimension 24 5 inches wide x 47 5 inches Length x 10 25 inches height It was built using cedar wood to provide a sturdier overall structure It s a great model for any home or office decoration or for a passionate aviation collector Features Sturdy beautiful detailed western red cedar frame Fabric wings over the wooden frame Detailed rigging 100 built to scale by hand according to the original plan Specifications . Style Vintage. Material Wood. Color Multi. Dimensions 47 5 In X 24 5 In X 10 25 In . Weight 31 lbs