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1915 - 0572.PDF
AUGUST 6, 1915. [ftJGHTJ THE "SIMPLEX" (MAYO) TRACTOR BIPLANE. FURTHER particulars of the 90 h.p. Mayo type A recon naissance tractor biplane which was described, with scale drawings and illustrations, in last week's Flight have since come to hand from America. It is stated that in view of the success of the first machines it has been decided to change the name to the " Simplex," and a speed scout is a modification of a machine that was designed by Vought for the Aero Club of Illinois as an entry in the 1914 Gordon-Bennett race, unfortunately cancelled on account of the war. Since its initial trial, on May 14th last, we understand that the model A tractor biplane has made nearly 200 A view from the front of the 90 h.p. "Simplex" (Mayo), type A, reconnaissance tractor biplane. separate company—the Simplex Aircraft Co.—has been organised for the purpose of building this and other types of aeroplanes and accessories on a large scale. Extensive works with an up-to-date equipment have been erected at a convenient site at New Haven, Conn., and one of the accompanying illustrations gives a fair idea of the extent of the new factory. In addition to the type A military tractor biplane, two other types of military biplanes, both designed by Mr. flights, many of which have been made with a view to bringing out any weak points in design, as well as to demonstrate its flying qualities before various officials. Apparently no serious defects or deficiencies were brought to light, for it was not found necessary to make any alterations to the designer's original blue-prints, and no changes are contemplated; nor had a single wire or part been broken or replaced. The only items that have received attention are the shock absorbers on the landing The partly assembled fuselage of the 90 h.p. "Simplex" (Mayo) tractor biplane. to the substantial construction. This view gives a good idea as Chance M. Vought, are being constructed. These are a single seater tractor scout, having a speed of no m.p.h., and a 175 h.p. guncarrying pusher of somewhat large dimensions. It may be noted in passing that the high chassis, which have been fitted with additional strands of rubber, and the fuel tanks, which have been enlarged. The tests further demonstrated that the machine was up to its designer's expectations as regards speed
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