If you need more inspiration in this area, Dayton might provide it. That's where Orville and Wilbur worked on their flying machines. Luckily, some of the spots are well preserved there as well.
The Wrights had a few occupations before they became preoccupied with flight. They had a printing press, and they created and sold bicycles. The brothers' fourth "office" is their cycling workship, and it's still standing. It's a great feeling to stand in the very room where the Wrights may have gotten the inspiration to start coming up with a motorized airplane
For more information, you only need to cross a street. The National Park Service has a visitors' center set up there. A film sets up the historical significance of the place nicely. You can learn more about the Wright's adventures, including the printing business. There are other stops on the trail of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. It includes a visit to Huffman Prairie Flying Field, which could be considered the world's first airport, and the Wrights' home.
If you want a quick lesson on how the Wright Brothers took this huge step, the University of Dayton is here to help:
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