1. the wright brothers had certain personality traits that them to create and improve upon the model airplanes they built. some of these included being inventive, being willing to make mistakes, and continuing in spite of failures. what type of personal qualities do you most admire in inventors such as wilbur and orville? why do you think these personality traits are important?

2. early inventions of flight were based upon models in nature, such as the shape of a bird’s wing. imagine you are creating a modern invention. what would it be? what model in nature could you use as an inspiration for your invention?