Flying Machines Today (1911)

By William D. Ennis

Book Overview

Flying Machines Today is a book written by William Duane Ennis and published in 1911. The book is a comprehensive guide to the current state of aviation technology at the time. It covers various aspects of flying machines, including their history, design, construction, and operation. The author provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of different types of airplanes, gliders, and dirigibles. He also discusses the challenges faced by aviators, such as weather conditions, navigation, and safety. The book includes accounts of notable flights and aviators of the time, including the Wright brothers and Louis Bl�����riot. Additionally, Ennis explores the potential future of aviation, including the possibility of transcontinental and transoceanic flights. Overall, Flying Machines Today provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of aviation and the rapid advancements being made in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163969702
• ISBN13: 9781163969700
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"