Forward swept wing?
THE FRENCH FLEW LONG BEFORE THE WRIGHT BRO'S, BUT IT WAS NEVR DOCUMENTED. ALSO THERE IS MAN IN CONNECTICUT THAT SUPPOSEDLY FLEW BEFORE THE WRIGHTS, BUT IT WAS NEVER DOCUMENTED. LINDBERG FLEW TRANSCONTINENTAL WITH NO RADIO OR AVIONICS. JUST A COMPASS, AND HE WAS ONLY 12 MILES OFF COURSE. NOT TO SHABBY!