What pioneering pricing strategy did the Wright Brothers implement when they first commercialized their aircraft invention in 1909?

Beyond their technical genius, the Wright brothers demonstrated remarkable business acumen in commercializing their revolutionary invention. Their approach to pricing their early aircraft showcases how inventors must consider not just creation but commercialization. This trivia explores a fascinating aspect of how these pioneers priced their groundbreaking technology in the nascent aviation market, balancing innovation costs against market development.

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Premium pricing - they charged $30,000 per aircraft (equivalent to ~$900,000 today) to signal superior quality and recoup extensive R&D costs
Penetration pricing - they sold aircraft below cost at $5,000 each to rapidly build market share and establish dominance in the emerging aviation industry
Cost-plus pricing - they simply calculated manufacturing expenses and added a fixed 15% markup, resulting in a $12,500 price point
Value-based licensing - they didn't sell aircraft outright but charged $500 per flight hour, creating the first 'flying-as-a-service' business model