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•• [/QGHT] DECEMBER 3, 1910. THE HANRIOT MONOPLANE. WHEREVER it has been seen, the Hanriot monoplane has invariably attracted attention, and more often than not received favourable criticism of its shipshape appearance. And, now that it is about to are appreciated individually as such by those on whom their tout- ensemble makes a good impression. First and foremost there is, of course, the wooden boat-shaped hull, that naturally strikes everyone Front view of the Hanriot monoplane, showing the "A1 " Flight" Copyright, type chassis frame that was introduced by this firm last year. be brought to the fore in this country under the regis of a powerful syndicate, the interest that it has awakened in the capacity of a mere " visitor " at some of our flight meetings is likely to mature in a at first sight as the outstanding departure from orthodox practice, but there is also the " A " type frame that supports this body upon the wheel and skid chassis, and those who attended the previous r" " Flight" Copyright. Rear view of the Hanriot monoplane, showing the biroVlike tail and the dihedral angle of the wings. more practical form among those who have an ambition to fly. There are many points of distinct originality in the Hanriot design and construction, but it is not always that these features in question Paris Aero Show will doubtless remember that a similar feature of construction characterised the Hanriot monoplane of last year. Those who were not actually present at that Exhibition, but who " Flight" Copyright. Side view of the Hanriot monoplane. The disposition of the parts is such that the machine is practically in equilibrium when balanced on its supporting wheels. There is very little weight on the trailing skid witb the aeroplane in the above position. 986
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