How old were the Wright Brothers when they became inspired by the airplane?

The Wright Brothers, Orville and Wilbur, became inspired by the idea of flight in their youth, particularly after witnessing a toy helicopter that their father brought home. Wilbur was around 11 years old, and Orville was about 8 years old at the time. Their interest in aviation grew over the years, ultimately leading to their successful development of the first powered airplane in 1903.