| Wright Glider | |
|---|---|
 Wilbur (left) and Orville flying their 1901 glider as a kite | |
| General information | |
| Type | Experimental glider |
| National origin | United States |
| Designer | |
| Number built | 1 kite, 4 gliders |
| History | |
| Developed into | Wright Flyer |
The Wright brothers designed, built and flew a series of three manned gliders in 1900–1902 as they worked towards achieving powered flight. They also made preliminary tests with a kite in 1899. In 1911 Orville conducted tests with a much more sophisticated glider. Neither the kite nor any of the gliders were preserved, but replicas of all have been built.