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How to Make a Start.
Taking it for granted that the beginner has familiarized himself with the manipulation of the machine, and especially the control mechanism, the next thing in order is an actual flight. It is probable that his machine will be equipped with a wheeled alighting gear, as the skids used by the Wrights necessitate the use of a special starting track. In this respect the wheeled machine is much easier to handle so far as novices are concerned as it may be easily rolled to the trial grounds. This, as in the case of the initial experiments, should be a clear, reasonably level place, free from trees, fences,
The beginner will need the assistance of three men.
One of these should take his position in the rear of the
machine, and one at each end. On reaching the trial
ground the aviator takes his seat in the machine and,
while the men at the ends hold it steady the one in the rear
assists in retaining it until the operator is ready. In the
Operator's Weight Back of Center Tilts Planes Upward.
[Description: Black and white illustration: Man in framework of flying
machine, tilting backward.]
CHAPTER XII.
HOW TO USE THE MACHINE. Flying Machines: Construction and Operation: A Practical Book Which Shows, in Illustrations, Working Plans and Text, How to Build and Navigate the Modern Airship. | ||