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1913
1913 - 0437.PDF
APRIL. a6, 1913. The method of controlling the machine forms the subject of one of our sketches, which explains it better than a mere description ever could. It will be seen that crossing of the elevator-wires is avoided, so that there is no danger of them rubbing against one another and so becoming frayed and ultimately worn through. [/UGHT] employed to secure the tail plane, which is of the non lifting type, to the fuse/age. A framework of steel tubing form- tht em/fnnaft, which is very strong and quite light—about 10 lbs. Right outside the nose of the maehiue, when- it !• easily accessible, is mounted the 50-h.p. Cnoine engine, which has no support between the engine and the propeller. Inside the body, and just behind tin- engine, are situated the oil and petrol tanks, whieh MM '• •* " Flight " CupyiwbL Details of the Dyott monoplane 1 the sketches on the left and In the centre show the lower and upper pylons with their fittings. On the right is seen one of the shock absorbers on the chassis- Coming now to the chassis, which is of the wheel and skid type, this structure is interesting, mainly on account of the ease with which its different members may be replaced in case of breakage. By undoing the bracing- wires, all the struts may be pulled out of their respective sockets (the front pair of which are welded to the engine frame) without unscrewing any nuts or screws. This is one of the really useful features of the machine. The use of screws and bolts has been reduced to a minimum, and wherever possible one bolt has been made to serve two purposes. Thus only four bolts are have a capacity of 8 gallons each. J ust behind the pilot's seat is another petrol tank, containing an additional supply of 10 gallons. The petrol is forced from this tank to the one in the nose of the machine by means of a hand-pump, situated to the left of the pilot's seat. Mr. Dyott is taking this machine out to America, where he is booked to give exhibition flights in California, and at other places. We understand that on a similar machine Mr. Dyott proposes, on his return from America next October, to attempt the flight to India, the arrange ments for which are now being made by Mr E. Ksdatle. " r ii»w copyright. The crowded half-crown enclosure at the London Aerodrome, Hendon, on London Day. 457 C 2
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