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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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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 … I. Main planes, or wings. 2. Fixed tail (horizontal). 3. Elevators, or tails forvertical steering. 4. Rudder, for horizontal steering. 5. Back fin, to givestability. 6. Ailerons. 7. Driving seat. 8. Landing chassis. 9. Frame,nacelle, or fusellage. 11 PARTS OF EXISTING MACHINES (Continued). (8) THE…

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