Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 494
these skids,and a study of the models here illustrated willgive many suggestions. If you intend to haveyour aeroplane start from the ground, the frontskids should be somewhat longer than those in therear, to give it the proper lift. The friction of the skids may be reduced by ipio.] A NEW SPORT FOR… … AN INGENIOUS MODEL—BUT long hat-pin through the uprights of the skids.You will need at least three skids to form a tri-pod for your aeroplane. It makes little differenceif you use one leg in front, or two. It is very important that the frame should beproperly braced, or rather stiffened, by thin,…
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