The Heritage of Kitty HawkW.W. Norton, 1962 - 211 էջ The story of the early aviation pioneers and their accomplishments from the beginnings until World War 1. |
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... gear , with spring suspension , which improved handling during landing or takeoff on rough ground . He estimated the total weight of this " chassis " at more than 100 lb. The Wright airplane had no such gear , but instead was equipped ...
... gear , with spring suspension , which improved handling during landing or takeoff on rough ground . He estimated the total weight of this " chassis " at more than 100 lb. The Wright airplane had no such gear , but instead was equipped ...
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... gear , with a double stub skid positioned slightly forward of the wheels , and a tail skid . Both were powered by the OX engine , by now rated at 90-100 hp . The unit price for each was $ 7500 , with floats $ 500 extra . Model J was a ...
... gear , with a double stub skid positioned slightly forward of the wheels , and a tail skid . Both were powered by the OX engine , by now rated at 90-100 hp . The unit price for each was $ 7500 , with floats $ 500 extra . Model J was a ...
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... gear plus tail skid . In most respects , the second model was like its soon - to - appear successor , the Model TT ... gear consisted of four wheels , two forward and close together , with the other two under the wing . The Army paid ...
... gear plus tail skid . In most respects , the second model was like its soon - to - appear successor , the Model TT ... gear consisted of four wheels , two forward and close together , with the other two under the wing . The Army paid ...
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The Dreamers | 15 |
The Early Experimenters | 21 |
The Bird Men | 28 |
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