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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 ( 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. … I. Main planes, or wings. 2. Ailerons. 3. Fixed tail. 4. Tail for verticalsteering, or elevator. 5. Rudders, for horizontal steering. 6. Vertical fins, forstability. 7. Body, nacelle, or fusellage. 8. Landing wheels. 9. King post, towhich the wings are stayed. 10. Radiators, ir. Tail skid…

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