Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 663
, which a second later itself fallsbehind, and the final heat between the survivorsin the race as they approach the goal, are enoughto drive the average boy crazy with delight. The rules for these contests are rigidly ob-served. Each air-craft is sent aloft by its in-ventor or owner. The start must… … A MODEL TO BE PROUD OF. flight, as the case may be. A second judge standsmidway down the course, and the third at or nearthe finishing-line. Each young aviator winds uphis craft, adjusts the power with his own hands,and sets the rudder for the flight. The miniature air-craft must act in…
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