The boys' book of model aeroplanes : how to build and fly them : with the story of the evolution of the flying machine (1912)
Collins, Francis A. (Francis Arnold), b. 1873-, Morgan, Kewpie, inscriber. DSI · London : Eveleigh Nash · leaf 174
otperfect until it falls easily at the end of theflight. Under perfect condition, in absolutelyundisturbed air, an aeroplane may bemade to come down so lightly that nobones, even the smallest, will be broken.A gust of wind, however, may ruin allyour calculations and bring the aeroplanedown with a… … FAULTS the propeller clearance so that the pro-peller blades will not touch the ground.By using a light flexible cane for the pur-pose, and bending them under, a springmay be formed which will take up theshock of a violent landing. Some buildersgo further and rig up the skids with bracesof rubber…
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