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1924
1924 - 0593.PDF
SEPTEMBER 25, 1924 extremely good, and the minimum horse-power required is so low that the machine probably has a greater reserve of power than any other in the competitions. The fuselage is built on six spruce longerons with formers or bulkheads of spruce and three-ply, the whole being covered with ^-inch birch three-ply. The deck fairing, instead of being arched, as is usually done, is " hollow-ground," and portion of the leading edge of the wing. When the pilot is in place, the leading edge is brought down in line with the rest of the wing and locked in position. The view from both cockpits is very good, particularly so from the front one, where there is practically no obstruction if the pilot leans his head slightly to left or right. For landing, particularly, this position seems to be almost ideal. BEARDMORE CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS : On the left a sketch, showing the very neat engine mounting. Centre : The Bristol " Cherub " in place and cowled in. On the right an aileron crank with push-and-pull rod. thus conforms roughly to the shape of a man's head and shoulders. Thus, the pilots are stream-lined, while, by moving their heads slightly to right or left, they can look past the fairing. The photographs and general arrangement drawings The controls and instruments are of usual type, and the machine is, of course, capable of being flown from either seat. When being flown solo, with the pilot in the front seat, a small weight in the rear cockpit is probably necessary This photograph gives a good idea of the wing construction of the Beardmore " Wee Bee. show this deck fairing admirablv. The two cockpits are arranged one aft of the wing, or rather aft of the rear spar, and one ahead of the front spar. There is a square opening in the trailing edge through which the pilot enters, and which is covered during flight by a celluloid window. The front cockpit is entered by swinging upwards a small hinged for trimming purposes. In the case of the pilot-owner this weight would, presumably, be made up of the owner's luggage, in which case the machine would not be carrying any unnecessary load. The monoplane wing is of fairly orthodox construction in that it has the usual two main spars, of box section with 593 E 2
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