Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 351
FLYING Before flight, the mechanician examines everypart of the aeroplane to see that all tie wires aretight, that the control cables are in good order,and that everything else is sound. The tank is FRONT OF MONOPLANE, SHOWING PUOPELLERAND ROTARY ENGINE. main planes upward so that they present a… … COCKPIT OF A MONOPLANE. simply a matter of control. Aerial disturbanceswill be met with constantly, and at times, a sud-den drop or as sudden a rise will test somewhatthe nerve of the beginner. With a staunch and wellrdesigned machine, fly-ing is safe, just as long as the man at the wheelhas his…
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