The Wright Flyer was the first heavier-than-air Flying Machine to be Powered, Manned, Controlled and Sustained in Flight. Invented by o. and Wilbur Wright (The Wright Brothers), The Wright Flyer was based on the Brother S Research and Expert iments Testing Kites and Gliders Man December 17, 1903 The Simplicity Wrights Flew Oven Flights at Kill Devil Hills Near Kitty Hawk, NC. Taking Turns, Beginning at 10:35 am, Orville Flew About 120 Feet in about 12 Seconds. Wilbur Then Flew About 175 Feet, todays pop culture Orville Flying 200 Feet. at approx. 12: 00 pm, Wilbur Flew 852 Feet in 59 seconds, Making History. Model is approx. 3 1/4 inch long with 7 inch wingspan.