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Flying, the why and wherefore (1909)

Grey, C. G. (Charles Grey), 1875-1953 · London, "The Aero" · leaf 15

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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… … i ( I. Upper main plane. 2. Lower main plane. 3. Ailerons. 4. Fixed verticaltail. 3. Fixed horizontal tail. 6. Biplane elevator. 7. Rudder, for horizontalsteering. 8. Skids, to protect wing tips. 9. Landing wheels. (9) ANTOINETTE MONOPLANE.

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