Do the properties of translation, reflection and rotation apply to the Wright flyer? Objective The student will be able to: a) translate in the coordinate plane b) reflect in the coordinate plane c) rotate in the coordinate plane Background Near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville and Wilbur Wright make the first successful flight in history of a self-propelled, heavier- than-air aircraft. Orville piloted the gasoline powered, propeller-driven biplane, which stayed aloft for 12 seconds and covered 120 feet on its inaugural flight. Preparation Share the following background information with stu Duration: 90 Minutes.