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THE "SCIENCE" OF AVIATION.-It may be doubted whether there is such a thing as a "science of aviation." Since Langley, on May 6, 1896, flew a motor-propelled tandem monoplane for a minute and an half, without a pilot, and the Wright Brothers in 1903 succeeded in flying a bi-plane... Read Full Overview

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Aeroplanes (1915) by J.S. Zerbe is a comprehensive guide to the history, design, and operation of early airplanes. The book begins with a brief history of flight, including the achievements of pioneers such as the Wright brothers and Glenn Curtiss. It then delves into the technical... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This work is not intended to set forth the exploits of aviators nor to give a history of the Art. It is a book of instructions intended to point out the theories of flying, as given by the pioneers, the practical application of power to the various flying structures; how they... Read Full Overview

A gleam of propeller and promise meets the modern reader in Aeroplanes, where turn-of-the-century skies come alive with daring, imagination, and the quiet ache of early flight. This collection blends aviation history with brisk, character-driven adventures, offering a concise... Read Full Overview

A fun and informative look at the history and technology of airplanes and flying, written in a lively and engaging style.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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A fun and informative look at the history and technology of airplanes and flying, written in a lively and engaging style.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This... Read Full Overview