Wright Flier I
 

Im building a Wright Flyer 1 from Easy Built Models.

In looking at both the drawings and instructions, I cant tell if the covering tissue of bottom half of both wings follows the concave contour of the ribs or if its a flat bottom, straight back from leading edge to trailing edge.

In looking at photographs I think is concave contoure.

Anybody know?

Bob

RE: Wright Flier I
 

Think about it and the answer will be evident. Why would a rib have undercamber if the covering went front to back without touching the bottom of the ribs? There would be no reason to have undercamber in that case except maybe to save weight? So, what is your conclusion?[sm=confused.gif]