what would you call odds-maximising behaviour when directed at a project that is known to be possible (given birds already flew)? At some point you have to cred

what would you call odds-maximising behaviour when directed at a project that is known to be possible (given birds already flew)? At some point you have to credit the Wright brothers for their skill, ingenuity and perseverance as well as some element of luck. Even the luck aspect is limited (in my opinion) to being born in the right situation (era, country, etc), and having not had more difficult competition in the race to fly. Trying to dismiss it all as luck seems excessively nihilistic.