Flying machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship (1910)
Jackman, William James, b. 1850, Russell, Thomas Herbert, 1862-1947, Chanute, Octave, 1832-1910 · Chicago : Charles C. Thompson Co. · leaf 116
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION 113 What the novice is interested in knowing- is how the control is effected, and whether he has become proficient enough in his manipulation of it to be absolutely de- pendable in time of emergency. No amateur should at- tempt a flight alone, until he has thoroughly… … System of Control on Farman Machine. vice of an experienced aviator are not to be had the novice should mount his machine on some suitable sup- ports so it will be well clear of the ground, and, getting into the operator's seat, proceed to make himself well acquainted with the operation of the…
Flying-machines
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