"The Wright Stuff" Front view of 1903 Flyer Flyer on track, prior to test of Dec. 14, 1903. Wilbur Wright in damaged machine after an unsuccessful test, Dec. 14, 1903. Orville Wright on third flight, Dec. 17, 1903. Distance: 200 ft. Time: 15 seconds Close up of the 1903 engine assembly The shed the brothers used to construct their Flyer Slide 1 Slide 1 (current slide) Slide 2 Slide 2 (current slide) Slide 3 Slide 3 (current slide) Slide 4 Slide 4 (current slide) Slide 5 Slide 5 (current slide) Slide 6 Slide 6 (current slide)