The Wright Brothers are remembered for their first flight. They were first with:

A) A controlled flight with a heavier than air vehicle.
B) A heavier than air vehicle flying with engine power.
C) A controlled and powered flight with a heavier than air vehicle.
D) A powered and controlled flight of an air vehicle.
Which answer is right?

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The correct answer is C) A controlled and powered flight with a heavier than air vehicle. The Wright Brothers achieved the first successful flight of a heavier-than-air aircraft that was both controlled and powered on December 17, 1903.