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Wrights return to drawing board

(Winter) In spite of the problems with their last attempts at flight, the Wrights reviewed their test results and determined that the calculations they had used were not reliable. They decided to build a wind tunnel to test a variety of wing shapes and their effect on lift. Based upon these tests, the Wrights now have a greater understanding of how an airfoil (wing) works and can calculate with greater accuracy how well a particular wing design will fly. They plan to design a new glider with a 32-foot wingspan and a tail to help stabilize it.