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Flying, the why and wherefore (1909)

Grey, C. G. (Charles Grey), 1875-1953 · London, "The Aero" · leaf 14

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ng. 4. Back fin, to prevent lateralheeling. 5. Rod which warps the back of the wing down to increase the lift.6. Rod which warps the front down to decrease the lift. (Each wing is so fitted,and when one increases its lift the other wing decreases, so giving lateral controlwhen turning.) 7. Engine.… … I. Main planes or wings. 2. Fixed taiL 3. Combined aileron and elevators.4. Rudder, fqr horizontal steering. 5. Truss, from which the rear edges of thewings are warped. 6. Body in which the driver sits, or nacelle. 7. Landingchassis. 8. Fusellage. (7) BLERIOT MONOPLANE. Type XII.,1

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