The Wright Flyer had a huge impact on American society and culture. The military’s use of planes in warfare changed the essence of combat. All airplanes, commercial, military, or otherwise, came from the Wright Flyer. Airplanes also appeared as toys and models. Without the Wright Brothers’ invention, Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart would not have made their solo trans-Atlantic flights until much later which would have affected history even more! Aircraft would not have been as effective in the world wars, and jet and rocket engines would have been developed later as well. The Wright Flyer is also an prior to the space shuttle. The Wright brothers made powered flight possible. However, no one will ever know if humans would have been able to fly without the Wrights.
“There is no sport equal to that which aviators enjoy while being carried through the air on great white wings.” - Wilbur Wright