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Wright Model E

The Wright Model E was the first in the series of Wright Flyers that used a single propeller. The aircraft was also the test demonstrator for the first automatic pilot control.

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The Wright Model E was the first in the series of Wright Flyers that used a single propeller. The aircraft was also the test demonstrator for the first automatic pilot control.

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