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The rapid advancement of motor-equipped aeroplanes has surpassed even the remarkable commercial growth experienced by automobiles. This surge in interest and sales is largely attributed to Bleriot's historic flight across the Dover Straits in 1909, which served as a wake-up call to the public about the viability of aviation not just for professional aviators but for anyone with the resources and courage to engage in it. This event marked the entry of the modern flying machine into the commercial business…-
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The chapter outlines significant advancements and events in the early days of aviation, particularly focusing on the practical use of airplanes and dirigible balloons within the realms of competition and warfare. It begins with recounting two notable races: a flight from New York to Philadelphia won by L. Beachey in a Curtiss machine with an average speed of 45 miles per hour, and a more demanding tri-state race culminating in E. Ovington's victory in a Bleriot machine, which earned him a $10,000…
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Chapter VIII of "Flying Machines: Construction and Operation" discusses the transition from constructing a basic glider to building a real flying machine capable of directed flight with a pilot onboard. It emphasizes the need for a significantly larger surface area to support the additional weight of a motor, propeller, and other equipment. The chapter presents the Wright brothers' biplane, with a 41-foot span and 538 square feet total surface area, as an example, highlighting its ability to carry over…
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Chapter XIX of "Flying Machines: Construction and Operation" elucidates the intricate interplay between aviation and law, a relationship prompted by the burgeoning successes of aviation. The foundational legal stance is that property ownership encompasses not only the ground but also extends indefinably upwards into the sky, an interpretation supported by legal luminaries like Blackstone, Littleton, and Coke. This principle grants property owners the right to defend against any unpermitted invasions of…
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Chapter XXVIII of "Flying Machines: Construction and Operation" serves as a comprehensive glossary, aimed at elucidating the terminology commonly used in the field of aeronautics. This chapter meticulously defines a range of terms, starting with "Aerodrome," described as a machine operating in the air, encapsulating the essence of airborne machinery. The term "Aerofoil" is introduced as the advancing transverse section of an airplane, indicating its critical role in flight dynamics. As the glossary…
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In Chapter IX of "Flying Machines: Construction and Operation," the selection and characteristics of motors suitable for aviation are thoroughly discussed, with a focus on those features that are pivotal for optimal performance in flying devices. To ensure reliability and efficiency, the text highlights that motors must be lightweight, strong, capable of high speeds, and thoroughly dependable. Various types of motors are described, including those manufactured by Renault, Fiat, Farcot, R. E. P., Gnome,…
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The phenomenon of soaring flight, observed in large birds able to glide for hours without flapping their wings, even against the wind, presents a fascinating contradiction to conventional physics. This process, often deemed a form of "negative gravity" by baffled onlookers, has sparked significant interest and speculation among observers and scientists alike. Octave Chanute, in his meticulous research published in the "Aeronautical Annual" of the late 1890s, delved into the mechanics of bird flight,…
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In the verse "Light and Shade" from the second series of "Legends and Lyrics," the poet delves into the complex fabric of human experience, juxtaposing the dualities of light and darkness, success and failure, and joy and sorrow. The poem begins with a commendation for accepting life's trials with humility and understanding, recognizing that suffering can be a source of growth and enlightenment. It acknowledges the inevitability of bitter hours when simple truths no longer provide solace, urging a deeper…-
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Chapter X of "Flying Machines: Construction and Operation" focuses on the key considerations in determining the appropriate dimensions for flying machines, with an emphasis on the significance of plane surface proportions relative to the load each machine is intended to carry. This complex problem involves not only the weight of the operator, motor, and propeller but also the challenge of estimating the completed weight of other components such as planes, rudders, and auxiliaries. To aid in this task,…
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Chapter XXI of "Flying Machines: Construction and Operation" contrasts the limitations and costs associated with dirigible balloons to the advantages and performances of early flying machines. Dirigible balloons require substantial investment not only in their construction, with costs like the Zeppelin exceeding $100,000, but also in operation due to the need for frequent gas re-inflation, a procedure that can run into hundreds of dollars for a single refill. Moreover, the difficulty in controlling these…
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