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How it flies; (1910)

Ferris, Richard. [from old catalog] · New York, T. Nelson and sons · leaf 132

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ar the middle of its length, instead of at the for-ward end. 1 The control of the lateral balance is through warp-ing the wings. This is by means of a lever at theleft hand of the pilot, with a motion from side to side. FLYING MACHINES: THE MONOPLANE. 131 The same Jever moved forward or backward… … Elevation, showing large stabiliz-ing fin; boat-like body encased in fab-ric ; and compensated rudder, pivotedat the rear end of the fin. Plan, showing comparative spreadof surfaces, and the attachment ofwheels at the wing tips. Graphic sketch showing elevation and plan of the R-E-P monoplane. the…

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