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1926
1926 - 0185.PDF
MARCH 18, 1926 THE VICKERS " VENDACE An Efficient Land or Sea Training Biplane ONE of the latest products of the famous House of Vickers isa medium-sized tractor biplane, known as the " Vendace " and intended for training purposes, either as a land machineor a seaplane. It has only just been completed and probably by the time these lines appear in print it will have made itsfirst trial flights at Brooklands—hence, we are unable this week to publish photographs of the complete machine, butthe accompanying general arrangement drawings and detail sketches will, we hope, suffice for the time being to give ageneral idea of its features. The " Vendace " it should be mentioned is in every way athoroughly straightforward job following orthodox Vickers' practice, and no attempt has beerj made to produce anythingof a startling or novel character—the one aim of its designers being to turn out a serviceable and efficient machine for thepurpose for which it is intended. That their object will be THE VICKERS '• VENDACE " TRAINING BIPLANE: Some constructional details. 1. This! sketch shows the lower rear wing-hinge fitting—the wing being folded half-way back—and the crank, mounted on the hinge bolt, through which the ailerons are actuated, thereby enabling the wings to be folded back without upsetting the aileron adjustment. Note the neat metal fairings on the plane edges. 2. The forward end of one of the engine bearers, showing the front engine bracket and the suspension of radiator. 3. The adjustable seat, shown in normal position, and 4, in raised position. Adjustment is^effected by means of the hand lever through an Auto-Lock (friction) device. 5. The Oleo tail-skid with 6, a diagram of the complete unit. 165
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