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 267
this model is a footbrake which, connecting with the forwardwheel, helps to slow down the machineon landing, just as you close the brake ofan automobile. There is only one ruddermeasuring six feet in diameter, which isunusually large considering the size of themodel. The engine is mounted at the… … OTHER AEROPLANES APPEAR It is only raised by about the height of thebicycle wheels. It is thought by some thatthis arrangement of the engine blanketsthe propeller, while others argue that thesuction produced in this way increases thethrust of the propeller. The machine isbuilt of Oregon spruce, the…
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