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id: 15773
title: Round the World in Seven Days
author: Strang, Herbert
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  "Thanks, guard," said Smith, pressing a coin into his reluctant hand. "Well, old man," said Barracombe, as Smith alighted; "they call me a It had just turned half-past twelve on Friday morning when Smith said In this aeroplane Smith and Rodier had made many a long expedition. The captain and his men took a long time over this business, and Smith For some time Smith followed the general course of the river, avoiding "Pardon, monsieur," said Smith, coming forward, and courteously "One moment, monsieur," said Smith; "we were driven out of our course Smith had stopped the engine when he turned, and the aeroplane, having safely come to earth, Smith left Rodier to attend to the engine "We''ll go and meet the gunboat, Roddy," said Smith, when the aeroplane "Don''t you think, Mr. Smith, you are going a little too far?" said the "Look-out reports, sir, another aeroplane was sighted behind Mr. Smith''s."


id: 27557
title: Learning to Fly: A Practical Manual for Beginners
author: Grahame-White, Claude
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  healthy man, should attempt to pilot a machine in flight when he is A pupil to-day, if he decides to learn to fly, finds he has an ample tuition from day to day, when other pupils, learning to fly at grounds can learn to fly quickly; and (2) A machine on which he can pass motor of an aeroplane, driving the propeller of the machine, turns In some machines, as a general illustration--craft which fly fast--the movements made by the pilot in controlling the machine; and the fact neatly and bringing his machine round on the ground, and then flying high-speed machine, if piloted on a day when the air is turbulent, may campaign, when flying a single-engine machine, an aviator has found aeroplane lay, and the machine itself was ready for flight, the wind air, using his flying machine as he would a motor.


id: 31023
title: The First Airplane Diesel Engine: Packard Model DR-980 of 1928
author: Meyer, Robert B.
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  The First Airplane Diesel Engine: Packard story of the first oil-burning engine to power an airplane, the Packard chief aeronautical engineer for Packard, tested an air-cooled and a of the Packard diesel''s design.[3] Using elements from Dorner''s engines, diesel engine designer, was responsible for the Packard DR-980 aircraft powered with original Packard DR-980 diesel engine, made the world''s In the Diesel engine, air alone is introduced into the cylinders, cylinder at the end of the compression stroke of a Diesel engine The fact that the air supply of a Diesel engine is compressed and its [Illustration: The PACKARD-DIESEL AIRCRAFT ENGINE Graphic Proof of fuel safety in the Packard-Diesel Aircraft Engine gasoline engine designed along the same lines as the Packard diesel [6] _The Packard Diesel Aircraft Engine--A New Chapter in Transportation [6] _The Packard Diesel Aircraft Engine--A New Chapter in Transportation [17] _The Packard Diesel Aircraft Engine_, p.


id: 21791
title: The Aeroplane Speaks. Fifth Edition
author: Barber, H. (Horatio)
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  Surface_ in order to secure a large lift relative to the weight to be fix the Surface to the Aeroplane at a very considerable angle relative Surface designed to turn the Aeroplane about a certain axis of the Angle of Incidence means decreased Lift as well as Drift, and the approximately at right-angles to the neutral lift line of the surface, aeroplane has its lifting surface set at the most efficient angle, and surface would be set at no angle of incidence (the neutral lift line it has too little angle, then it will not lift enough, and the aeroplane the aeroplane at the same angle as the main surface, but it actually case of the aeroplane''s lifting surface. =Angle, Lateral Dihedral=--The lifting surface of an aeroplane is said =Biplane=--An aeroplane of which the main lifting surface consists of a =Monoplane=--An aeroplane of which the main lifting surface consists of


id: 777
title: The Mastery of the Air
author: Claxton, William J.
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  air-ships built at that time: the propeller was placed in front of the times the air-ship seemed to be standing quite still, head to wind. We have seen that the inventors of flying machines in the early days of ranks of the early inventors of heavier-than-air machines Sir Hiram engine, and the remaining two years to making a flying machine. years'' experience, are able to turn out aeroplane engines as reliable, air-ship or a flying machine--should be completed within half an hour. water-plane which he intended to pilot in the sea flight round Great across the Channel in the building of air-craft and aerial engines, and a constructor of air-craft as he formerly was as a pilot of flying heavier-than-air machine as in a motor-car. be fatal in an aeroplane nearly a mile high in the air at a time some part of the machine while in the air, due to defective work in its


id: 10584
title: Air Service Boys over the Atlantic; Or, The Longest Flight on Record
author: Beach, Charles Amory
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  was Tom who acted as pilot on the present occasion, while Jack took the "He''s over this way, Jack," observed Tom, moving to the right still Tom and Jack had met him a number of times previously, and there had "Back home, Tom?" called out Jack, and the pilot nodded an affirmative. "Tom, we''ve done it!" Jack shrieked, when he saw the enemy Gotha plane "Well," he said disconsolately, "the very worst has happened, Tom. I''ve managed to get word after trying for hours, and have learned that "I do promise you, Tom," came the immediate response, showing that Jack to take, Tom?" asked Jack, looking alarmed. "Why so, Major?" demanded Tom, while Jack looked worried. "That you, Tom, Jack?" came a voice. "Good boy, Tom!" cried Jack. "Good luck to you, Tom!" said Jack. "Didn''t go, Tom, for he''s coming on again!" cried Jack. both Tom Raymond and Lieutenant Beverly, as well as by Jack Parmly.


id: 10954
title: The Girl Aviators'' Sky Cruise
author: Burnham, Margaret
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  "See Roy," cried Peggy suddenly, "they''re putting up some sort of sign on car came to a stop in front of the Mortlake Aeroplane Manufacturing Why, that''s Jess and Jimsy Bancroft, in their new aeroplane--the one Roy her hood at the good-looking young man at Peggy''s side. "Where can they be going?" wondered Roy, as old man Harding favored them "An'' Gene Mortlake said he''d like ter hev a look at yer aeroplane. "I just remembered in time, Jess dear," said Peggy, as she sped the car "Hey, girls, seen a package on the road?" bawled old Mr. Harding, as Peggy "All right; Roy, come down as low as you dare," cried Peggy, catching her "I know you don''t like me, Roy, and you never did," he said Bancroft place, Fanning Harding and Regina Mortlake came whizzing up to "Well, let''s see about getting Roy home," he said, "Peggy, you can drive


id: 10936
title: The Girl Aviators'' Motor Butterfly
author: Burnham, Margaret
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  As the golden-haired Peggy spoke, two good-looking youths came round the Of Roy and Peggy''s devoted friends, Jess and Jimsy Bancroft, it is Roy''s big biplane and the rattling exhaust of Jimsy''s fierce-looking "Let''s have a look," said Roy, as the two boys made their way to the "Look, there''s Roy coming back, and Jimsy, too. "I think it is, a very good one," struck in Jimsy, who now saw what Roy "Come on, boys and girls," urged Roy, "let''s get the engines covered up "Roy is right," cried Peggy, running up to the group; "the _Golden "We''ll fly back," declared Jimsy to Peggy; "Roy can run the auto home." "Yes, do," echoed Jimsy; "Peggy''s plan sounds like a good idea. "I''ve got good news for you," said Jimsy, coming up; "your car isn''t "I''ll do the talking," declared Roy; "if you said anything, Jimsy, there


id: 6827
title: Boy Scouts of the Air on Lost Island
author: Stuart, Gordon (Adventure story writer)
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  So, Dave singing lustily and Tod and Jerry tugging at the oars in time Jerry looked over at Mr. Fulton, who had finally ended his mute pacing "How far do you s''pose the boat''s drifted by now, Jerry?" asked Dave "Good!" agreed Jerry, pleased that the suggestion had come from Dave. "You''ve got no right to keep us off Lost Island," began Jerry hotly. A look of relief, quickly hidden, came to Mr. Fulton''s face, but Jerry For a second it looked like a free-for-all, but Jerry had no time to "Now what?" asked Jerry, as Phil turned the boat about and headed for Then Jerry and Phil were to make all speed to Lost Island, landing at "No, Jerry--you see, the island--that is," looking toward Mr. Fulton as "Good night, Mr. Fulton," shouted Jerry in turn, then waited for Tod. The journey to the Boy Scout camp was made in silence, for Jerry did


id: 6459
title: The Girl Aviators on Golden Wings
author: Burnham, Margaret
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  "Thar''s Jim Bell, frum out the desert, an'' an old gent who looks went Fast Jim Bell worked his way further inter ther desert than any "You look like a modern Diana," said Mr. Bell, with a gallant bow, Is there a storm coming?" asked Jess, noting Mr. Bell''s somewhat troubled look. "But how are you going to get water in this desert?" exclaimed Roy "Oh, look!" cried Jess, before Peggy could answer; "it''s moving!" Peggy and Jess had accompanied Roy over in the aeroplane to the Why, Peggy can run the aeroplane better than either Roy or Jimsy, Roy and Peggy that there was just enough water left to fill the bags Red Bill turned to Peggy and Roy, who had dismounted. "Oh, Roy Prescott," snapped Peggy, "I--I''d like to shake you." "We don''t know yet, Roy dear," Peggy found time to whisper, and "It''s Peggy and Roy!" cried Jimsy the next instant.


id: 10599
title: Lost in the Air
author: Snell, Roy J. (Roy Judson)
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  For a long time after reaching the office the boys worked in silence. "Oh," said Barney, with exaggerated indifference, "Bruce, here, knows a "I say, Major," exclaimed Bruce, "I''ve been thinking of those white "Say!" exclaimed Barney, "I feel like turning right around and "Take it all in all," said Barney to Bruce some time later, "I think our of the Major''s tone told Barney that this experienced man of the North Barney''s friend, Dave Tower, who had gone North in a submarine on a "Don''t shoot until forced to," said Bruce, turning to the Major. When Dave Tower, Barney Menter''s one-time pal, received the letter The Doctor motioned Dave to come back with him to a box-like edge of "The place was wired all right," said the Major, pointing to a mass of "Yes, sir, it is," said Barney, "and a good clean race it will be if Dave


id: 12947
title: The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron
author: Shaler, Robert
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  On this day, Hugh and Bud had started from home immediately after fortunate enough to peruse them has come to know both Hugh and Bud "We will all right, Bud, so don''t worry any," laughed Hugh, whose So, as Hugh waited for his companion to explain, Bud began to tell Hugh, how a celebrated young inventor named Bud Morgan means to try "Yes, we both saw him, Bud," said Hugh, rather disappointed that, after "If we can help any, Bud, just tell us what to do," Hugh said to the I wouldn''t put it that way, Bud," advised Hugh. "It looks to me as if you had a good idea there, Bud," said Hugh; "Ralph, you come next," said the lieutenant; and somehow Hugh got the luck attend you, Hugh, Ralph and Bud! "All of which is true enough, Bud," Hugh told him; "but when you think


id: 33976
title: Jane, Stewardess of the Air Lines
author: Wheeler, Ruthe S.
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  "I haven''t been able to learn of a single job," said Jane, "and Sue has Jane and Sue replied in unison and Miss Hardy picked up the telephone "I''ll have to finish packing," said Sue. Miss Hardy looked at the clock. Lights flashed on in the hangar and Jane and Sue left the waiting room. Jane and Sue looked at the big ship apprehensively. The lanky flyer hurried away and Jane and Sue went into the waiting It was shortly before five o''clock when Jane and Sue reported to Miss Still holding hands, Miss Comstock led them away from the plane as Jane The girls sat down, Sue, Alice and Grace grouped around Jane. Mrs. Van Verity Vanness paled as the plane rolled forward, but Jane the pilots who had been on the plane, and Sue. Jane was questioned first. Jane looked at Charlie''s plane. "You might as well go home, Jane," said Miss Comstock.


id: 41135
title: The Theory and Practice of Model Aeroplaning
author: Johnson, V. E. (Valentine Edward)
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  The subject of model propellers and motors has been somewhat fully The above refers, of course, to a rubber-motor driven model. In the case of a rubber-driven model, there is no containing body (rubber) for model aeroplanes, and during that time no better In the case of rubber cord used for a motive power on model question of compressed-air motors for model flying machines. light and powerful model steam engines since Langley''s time, chiefly The total weight of the model aeroplane in this case was 70 The exact size of the smallest _working_ model steam engine that The number of petrol motor-driven model aeroplanes that have actually use electric motors for model aeroplanes. In the case of model aeroplanes constructional details incline the In no case should the propeller be placed in the centre of the model, rubber-driven model aeroplanes the pitch ratio is often carried much


id: 41458
title: The Gay Triangle: The Romance of the First Air Adventurers
author: Le Queux, William
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  A few hours later Dick and Yvette were standing in the shed beside the A few days later Dick and Yvette, under the names of Monsieur and "Follow the Count''s car as closely as possible, Dick," said Yvette. Yvette and Fedor started for the Mohawk and Dick walked swiftly over to "Ten miles more, Dick," said Yvette at last, "and then I can make three "He sees us!" said Dick, as Yvette set the Mohawk on a flat downward "It will be terribly dangerous, Dick," said Yvette, with an altogether An hour later, Regnier, Scott, Dick Manton, Yvette, and Jules were A few minutes later, Lord Renstoke, Yvette, Dick Manton, and Jules were likeness to humanity, that Yvette, Dick, and Jules turned away sick with "I confess I feel like Yvette," said Dick, "the man gave me the creeps." Dick, Jules, and Yvette had become the most


id: 33605
title: The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship
author: Burnham, Margaret
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  motor car and look up her friends, for Roy and James--or Jimsy--Bancroft "Say Peggy," spoke up Fan Harding, suddenly, "ain''t you going to She watched as eagerly as a girl while Roy and Peggy, aided by Jess and "Good morning, girls," said Fan Harding, easily, raising his motoring cap It''s Peggy and Jimsy!" cried Roy. "I''ll leave you to look after Jess," said Roy to Jimsy, "while I go along "A pistol!" cried Roy. The next instant Fanning Harding had vanished into the patch of woods "Want me to take the helm?" inquired Roy. If Peggy had dared to turn her head she would have flashed an indignant moments in Peggy Prescott''s, the girl aviator''s, Golden Butterfly. "Bradley''s Crossing," announced Roy. Swinging the aeroplane about, Peggy began flying directly above the "Fan Harding''s aeroplane!" cried Peggy, an instant later. "It''s Fanning Harding''s hangar!" cried Roy suddenly; "come on, let''s go


id: 38739
title: The Wright Brothers'' Engines and Their Design
author: Hobbs, Leonard S.
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  [Illustration: Kitty Hawk Flyer with original Wright engine poised on The general history of the flight engines used by the Wright Brothers [Illustration: Figure 1.--First flight engine, 1903, valve side. Daimler was then operating engines of this general design at powers Daimler engine were cast iron, the cylinder barrel, head, and water [Illustration: _Figure 7._--First flight engine, 1903: cylinder, valve 1903 or any other of the Wright engine designs bears little [Illustration: _Figure 9._--4-Cylinder vertical engine: a, magneto Shortly after the construction of the 8-cylinder engine the Wrights [Illustration: _Figure 12._--Original 6-cylinder engine: a, push-rod In the literature are two references to a Wright 6-cylinder engine Minor Design Details and Performance of the Wright Engines Minor Design Details and Performance of the Wright Engines For the Wright 6-cylinder engine their Wrights had the only engines in actual continuous flight operation, Original Wright-built engines of all four of these basic designs are


id: 38187
title: Aviation Engines: Design—Construction—Operation and Repair
author: Pagé, Victor Wilfred
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  place in an L head type water cooled cylinder engine. [Illustration: Fig. 15.--Diagram of Heat in the Gas Engine Cylinder.] gas-engine cylinder is about 4-1/2 times the pressure prior to ignition. [Illustration: Fig. 20.--Mercedes Aviation Engine Cylinder Section large single-cylinder engines used for stationary power other forms were modern motor cars employ four-cylinder engines because a power impulse In the four-cylinder engine operation which is shown at Fig. 23, B, it [Illustration: Fig. 29.--Types of Eight-Cylinder Engines Showing the pistons, connecting rods and valve gear, and obtain higher engine speed The engine illustrated at Fig. 40 is a fourteen-cylinder form. engines and at twice crank-shaft speed on eight-cylinder V types. [Illustration: Fig. 93.--Sectional View of Engine Cylinder Showing Valve [Illustration: Fig. 136.--Showing Form of Crank-Shaft for Twin-Cylinder air-cooled engine rated at about 24 horse-power and having cylinders the power given by the simple three-cylinder air-cooled engine a


id: 51343
title: Motor Matt''s Reverse; or, Caught in a Losing Cause
author: Matthews, Stanley R.
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  "Motor Matt is clever," said Murgatroyd musingly, "and I made a mistake But Cameron shook his head and continued to believe that Motor Matt was "But how," said Matt, still puzzled, "could Siwash Charley get the "But," cried Matt, "does Siwash Charley look like Cant Phillips?" a man, "an'' I got a letter here fer Motor Matt. says, come ter Fort Totten an'' give a letter ter Motor Matt. "And how," went on Matt, "can Murgatroyd hope to make Mrs. Traquair Matt told Cameron of the messages sent to Mrs. Traquair and to Matthews. "You got a letter from Mrs. Traquair the other day, didn''t you, Matt?" "You took the girl away and got Siwash Charley, eh, Murgatroyd?" asked was in the car when Motor Matt came along in that flying machine. "What''s Murgatroyd up to, Siwash?" asked Matt. The aëroplane was guarded by Ping until Matt, Cameron, and McGlory


id: 51127
title: Motor Matt on the Wing; or, Flying for Fame and Fortune
author: Matthews, Stanley R.
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  =Ping Pong=, a Chinese boy who insists on working for Motor Matt, and desperate attempts to keep Matt from flying the Traquair aëroplane in Several things were drawing Motor Matt in the direction of the Traquair "Don''t take it so hard, Mrs. Traquair," said Matt, stepping to her "There may be a way out of this, Mrs. Traquair," said Matt. Matt was ready to leave Madison, he got Ping a good job. "Mrs. Traquair is waiting for you down in the office, Motor Matt," he "This Motor Matt knows something about gas engines and flying machines, "Does Siwash Charley know Murgatroyd?" inquired Matt. "Did you know Harry Traquair, Mr. Black?" Matt asked, when they were "You''re not going to do any more shooting, Siwash Charley," said Matt, "His name is Siwash Charley," said Matt. By this time, Mrs. Traquair knows what Motor Matt has done for


id: 45494
title: Airplane Boys in the Black Woods
author: Craine, E. J. (Edith Janice)
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  direction where he had seen Bob a bit earlier, but no white-suited boy looked like butterflies, the boy was sure he must be mistaken for he had "They are coming down, Jim. Think we''d better stay here?" Bob suggested. "Come on," Lang ordered, and putting Jim in front to lead the way, they "This place is lighter," Bob whispered, and Jim glanced around. "Look," Bob pointed along the way they had come and to their Jim kicked the stuff into the water, while Bob attended to Mills. "Hope we can find a way to the plane soon," said Jim as they proceeded straight looking and they don''t wear white men''s clothing," replied Bob. They remained as they were carefully considering their next step, and as "Great guns, he must have been going so fast he went right over," Bob "Come along," Jim caught the younger boy''s sleeve and the pair turned


id: 45485
title: The Sky Trail
author: Dean, Graham M.
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  Tim and Ralph ran to the nearby garage where the cars used by _News_ "Carson said he''d pay for a new coat," Ralph reminded him and Tim nodded Tim pushed the _Good News_ into several tight banks while Ralph strapped Ice started to form on the wings of the _Good News_ and Tim realized the The next ten minutes were an hour to Tim as he eased the _Good News_ Tim followed the air mail trail for half an hour and then turned to his The heavy mail plane was much different from the _Good News_ and Tim Tim dropped the heavy mail plane as low as he dared and cut his motor Hunter took the _Good News_ alongside the slower mail plane and Tim Tim and Ralph left the colonel and started for the _Good News_. _Good News_, Tim, Ralph and the state police came upon the crumpled


id: 45547
title: Hal Kenyon Disappears
author: Stuart, Gordon (Adventure story writer)
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  The doctor and the two instructors of the school, Mr. Frankland and Mr. Porter, were with the boys on the outing from which they were now Two of the boys, Hal Kenyon and Byron Bowler, were delegated to the work "Well," continued Hal, "I was going to tell how a boy like Bad did clout "I want you boys to quit calling Frank ''Bad,''" said the doctor sternly. and Bowlder Mountain, the Boy Scouts and Mr. Porter began their search But the boy was not Hal. It was Frank Bowler, supposed to be back at explore the cave and examine the contents of the leather bag, but Dr. Byrd never permitted his boys to carry any. "Yes, let''s go and have a look at it," proposed Hal. There was no need of further urging, and the four boys started off at a By the time Mr. Miles returned for the doctor and Hal, the latter had


id: 45549
title: The Air Mystery of Isle La Motte
author: Craine, E. J. (Edith Janice)
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  cock-pit of Her Highness, this time Bob took the pilot''s seat. "They look like good pals," Jim said into the speaking tube, and Bob "Let''s hop down on the turkey end of La Motte," Jim suggested, and Bob "Gosh, he looks a little like an Indian, a good one," Jim remarked. "Plenty." Jim helped him out of the straps, and by that time Bob stepped water." Jim busied himself with the task and Bob helped look things Jim in the back seat had time for observation, so he took a good look at looks like," Mr. Fenton invited that afternoon as the boys came up from a turkey farm looks like." Hezzy came down the steps and the boys eyed have liked to watch the "old boy" but he wanted to know what was going Both Jim and Bob would have liked nothing better than "Over there," Jim pointed, and Bob looked.


id: 44466
author: Zahm, Albert Francis
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  THE FIRST MAN-CARRYING AEROPLANE CAPABLE OF SUSTAINED FREE FLIGHT: Langley aeroplane and launch it either under its own propulsive power or model aeroplane in 1896, is known in Washington as "Langley Day," and the original Langley machine was capable of sustained free flight with a LANGLEY AEROPLANE (BUILT 1898-1903) READY FOR LAUNCHING AT HAMMONDSPORT, LANGLEY AEROPLANE JUST RISING FROM WATER, JUNE 2, 1914, PILOTED BY [Illustration: FLIGHT OF LANGLEY AEROPLANE WITH ITS OWN POWER PLANT OVER After a few more flights with the Langley aeroplane, kept as nearly as FLIGHT OF LANGLEY AEROPLANE ABOVE LAKE KEUKA SEPTEMBER 17, 1914, PILOTED LANGLEY AEROPLANE IN FLIGHT SEPTEMBER 19, 1914; CLIMBING.] LANGLEY AEROPLANE IN FLIGHT OCTOBER 1, 1914; NATURAL POISE.] LANGLEY AEROPLANE IN FLIGHT OCTOBER 1, 1914. At the present writing the Langley aeroplane is in perfect condition and of 450 pounds, the Langley aeroplane, without floats, restored to its

title:
  The First Man-Carrying Aeroplane Capable of Sustained Free Flight: Langley''s Success as a Pioneer in Aviation From the Smithsonian Report for 1914, pages 217-222, Publication 2329, 1915


id: 46656
title: The Ghost of Mystery Airport
author: Powell, Van
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  other ship than the mail ''plane--it''s due soon--let Garry send over a "What did you tell him?" Chick bent far forward to shout to Garry. eyes of Don, Garry and Chick, in the Dragonfly, were peering forward "Who''ll go with me?" he cried, as Garry and Chick came tumbling out of Doc Morgan, following Chick, appeared at the door to the control room a Chick, watching, saw that the man''s thoughts were far away from duty. "Get him!" screeched Garry, to Chick as the light showed him on the Garry''s head as the latter, nosing in at the path end, took on Chick. The mail ship, its control man seeing Garry''s purpose, drew up his But Garry, coming fast, saw the value of Chick''s signal. swamp Garry turned his head, observing that Chick saw the same thing Flares to signal, as soon as Chick and Garry got the pilot out of the


id: 52138
title: Motor Matt''s Engagement; or, On the Road with a Show
author: Matthews, Stanley R.
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  returned Motor Matt; "but we''re under contract, Joe, and Boss Burton a turn on Motor Matt''s flying machine just before the doors open. hope"--and McGlory''s face went rather long--"is that you and Matt come "What does your uncle, Ben Ali, think of it, Haidee?" asked Matt. "It looks to me, Carl," said Matt, handing back the paper, "as though Haidee was standing by the aëroplane when Matt, McGlory, and Ping Matt, McGlory, and Haidee, on account of the wings of the aëroplane "Just a minute, Ben Ali," said Matt, catching the Hindoo by the sleeve "I''m ready, Motor Matt," said Haidee. Matt, thinking McGlory might tell what Haidee had done, gave him a "You come, sahib," said Ben Ali. Carl got up and moved toward the door. "We''ll go look for the Hindoos and Haidee," said Matt. "Carl," said Matt, "you''ve got a wooden head when it comes to


id: 52025
title: Motor Matt''s Make-and-Break; or, Advancing the Spark of Friendship
author: Matthews, Stanley R.
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  =Ping Pong=, a Chinese boy who insists on working for Motor Matt, and =Newt Prebbles=, for whom Motor Matt undertakes to advance the spark "Motor Matt will know how to do the rest of it," thought the old clerk. The three--Lieutenant Cameron, Motor Matt, and Joe McGlory--were in Several times Prebbles tried to speak to Motor Matt, but the chill I''ve got to say, Motor Matt," he added, with an anxious look at Cameron "Of course I''ll do what I can to help you, Prebbles," said Matt "Here''s the letter, Motor Matt," said Prebbles. Matt and McGlory had revived Prebbles before Cameron came with the "You wrote a letter to Murgatroyd, Newt," said Matt, "and posted it in Murgatroyd lay in the place where Matt had lain, Newt Prebbles was "Don''t lay a hand on that man, Spearman," said Matt. "You and Ping, Joe," said Matt, "will come with Cameron and Murgatroyd.


id: 52397
title: Motor Matt''s Short Circuit; or, The Mahout''s Vow
author: Matthews, Stanley R.
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  =Ping=, a Chinese boy who insists on working for Motor Matt, and who "Dot''s me, too," said Carl to Matt and McGlory. Matt, McGlory, and Carl followed the showman under the canvas and into Dhondaram dropped in behind Burton, and Matt and his friends fell in "Better get busy and make your ascent, Matt," said Burton. "He''s a pard of Matt''s," said Burton, casting a significant look at the "There you have it, Burton," said Matt, facing the showman. "Hold up, Carter!" called Matt; then, turning to Burton, he went on: "Go and look for Ping, Carl," said Matt. "Keep hands off my Dutch pard, Burton," said Matt. "Now," said Burton, as he walked off with Matt and McGlory, "we''re in "I don''t know, pard," said McGlory, as he and Matt made their way Matt, McGlory, and Burton turned around and saw not only Carl, but Ping


id: 52891
title: Motor Matt''s Make Up; or, Playing a New Rôle
author: Matthews, Stanley R.
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  =Carl Pretzel=, an old chum who flags Motor Matt and more trouble "That''s Motor Matt," said Landers, pointing to the young motorist. Bill had left for town on the street car, and that Motor Matt and feeble way, why Motor Matt was chasing Bill Wily. Motor Matt followed Wily around the house corner, paused an instant in In about two minutes, Ping figured, Matt would have Bill Wily by the find Motor Matt, he would be content to leave the question of Wily''s "Well," declared McGlory, "if Motor Matt and Wily Bill went in there, "If Ping''s giving it to us straight," said McGlory, "neither Matt nor "Motor Matt, sahib," muttered Dhondaram, "he''s listening to your talk." Both Dhondaram and Wily turned their gaze on Matt. McGlory was looking for Matt, and paid little attention to the Hindoo. "And it was from Ben Ali?" asked Motor Matt.


id: 54973
title: The Brighton Boys in Transatlantic Flight
author: Driscoll, James R.
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summary:
  Early in the morning Jack, Fred and Andy had a hasty breakfast and then "Well--" Jack began, but Fred interrupted, with a sly wink at Andy and "Just as I thought," said Big Jack, turning furiously toward Henryson. "Odds on Andy," Big Jack murmured to himself as the men squared off "Well," said Big Jack finally, turning from the window and addressing An hour later Fred opened up the wireless and finally got the Halifax Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner. Andy, with feet and hands taut, turned a pale face toward Big Jack. Jack nodded his head to Andy, and Fred, understanding the signal, got "Fred," said Jack, several hours later, when the afternoon was waning, carry us all the way," Jack answered, and Andy nodded his head in Big Jack Carew was nowhere to be found, and for the first time it came


id: 60747
title: The Little Red Bag
author: Sohl, Jerry
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summary:
  Inventory completed, I went back to looking at the clouds, knowing I balance wheel, just as I stopped my alarm clock every morning. and grabbed the balance wheel I was getting to know like my own. "Hey, officer, let me tell you about a bomb in a little red bag." But had to get as close to the bag as I could if I was going to stop the I asked her who put the bomb in her bag. I said gently, "Why would he want to do a thing like that?" I asked her why she didn''t claim the bag at the same time the other The dumpy man I''d seen was walking off; Julia''s bag in his right hand, The man turned, took one look at me, and started to run. Redcap said, "Better tell him about it." She said, "About those bags," and looked at me.


