-aeroplane is illustrated in fig. 21. The good characteristics of the Avro hydro-aeroplaneare :— (a) The floats are mounted well forward, so that thetendency of the machine to overturn on alighting is reduced.The machine is easily manageable on the water in a wind,as the tail float rests on the… … > p^ CONSTRUCTION OP AN AEROPLANE. 45 (c) The engine is fitted up with a crank starting gear, en-abling it to be started by the observer. (d) The passenger and pilot are well protected from theweather, and they have an exceptionally easy means of egressand access. The engine is very neatly…
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