Finally we reach the first position in our top ten
ranking list and how could it be otherwise, this position is for the Wright brothers,
Wilbur (1867 – 1912) and Orville (1871 – 1948). They were the first to develop
an aircraft heavier than the air, that was able to fly controlled in its 3 axes
and powered by an internal combustion engine. The flight of the “Flyer” took
place on the Kitty Hawk beaches December 17, 1903, although they had previously
tested different gliders, they built an aerodynamic tunnel and they even built
their own engine with the invaluable help of their partner and mechanic,
Charlie Taylor, who developed it in 6 weeks.
Their spirit and initiative make that Orville and
Wilbur Wright will stay in the first position forever.
Today, as we reach the end of our list, it is time to
say goodbye. During eleven weeks we have tried to give a unique message for a very
special kind of people. As we said in the presentation of our blog, we have
tried to address, on the one hand to those people who, despite their wide professional
experience, still have the ability to get excited, and on the other hand, to the
youngest engineers which, after finishing their studies, find a whole new world
full of uncertainty.