| 单词 | monoplane |
| 例句 | Shortly before his death in 1910, just shy of his 90th birthday, he was able to telegraph his congratulations when Louis Blériot crossed the English Channel in a monoplane. He photographed Victor Hugo and Jules Verne — now the spotlight is on him 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z “This one, this Messerschmitt, was on a beach in France buried in a sand dune,” he says, pointing at a monoplane with a swastika on its tail. Inside Microsoft Mogul Paul Allen's Multi-Million Dollar WWII Airplane Collection 2013-06-04T14:00:33Z The same interest in foreign innovations that explains importing European steel sword blades manifests in the monoplane and silver-colored Rolls-Royce that replace the howdah and palanquin. ‘Peacock in the Desert’ Review: Courting Opulence in Northwest India 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z He won cash prizes and set two records at Dominguez, one of them for quickest takeoff in his monoplane — 6.4 seconds. How a 1910 air show launched L.A.’s rise to aerospace capital 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z She became the first woman to fly solo across the English Channel on April 16, 1912, in a Bleriot monoplane. Smithsonian Air and Space Museum to reopen next week 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z While Charles Lindbergh is remembered for his solo crossing in an enclosed metal monoplane on May 21, 1927, this earlier, far-more-challenging trip in an open-cockpit biplane made of wood and fabric is nearly forgotten today. The harrowing, forgotten journey of the first transatlantic flight 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z His flight, which he completed in the monoplane Spirit of St. Louis, seemed like a triumph of individualism in modern mass society and exemplified Americans’ ability to conquer the air with new technology. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z On Jan. 19, 1937, millionaire Howard Hughes set a transcontinental air record by flying his monoplane from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, in 7 hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds. Today in History 2020-01-18T05:00:00Z On this date in 1929, Phoenix’s first aerial wedding took place in the monoplane “Arizonan” over the business district of the city shortly after 8 p.m. Today in Arizona History 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z The race’s decisive second run was pushed back 30 minutes after a Swiss Air Force monoplane struck the cable of a moving overhead television camera. Darrelle Revis Turns Himself In on Fight Charges 2017-02-18T05:00:00Z The little yellow and silver monoplane was built in 1942 and is registered to MG Aviation Inc. in Delaware. Harrison Ford recounts moment before plane crash in report 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z In 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh landed his Spirit of St. Louis monoplane near Paris, completing the first solo airplane flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 33 1/2 hours. Briefing: As Congress Scrambles, McConnell Reaches for the Asprin 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z Travelling single-handed in a nine-year-old monoplane which cost £180, looks its age, and lacks almost every modern appliance, he crossed from the Floyd Bennett Field, New York, in 28 hours 13 minutes. From the archive, 19 July 1938: The strangest Atlantic flight on record 2012-07-19T06:30:00Z Already, owing to this cause, the monoplane was listing so that her starboard wing-tip was touching the water. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z The monoplane soared up and up, unnoticed by the noisy multitudes in the crowded streets below. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z It's a motor, you say, not a monoplane. Running Sands 2012-02-05T03:00:08.983Z This model was a monoplane, that is, the lifting surface was a single plane like the outstretched wings of a bird. Story of the Aeroplane 2012-02-05T03:00:08.697Z Hastily depositing her burden, the newcomer flapped upward and around to the east, till she, too, caught sight of the mounting monoplane. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z From stores of German war material "sold" to Spain von Sinzig obtained gas cylinders, petrol, spares, and even a baby "Albatross"--a small yet powerful monoplane. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z The German monoplane, though faster than his own, was discarded: it would certainly have been fired upon as it crossed the Belgian lines. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z Aeroplanes are divided into two main types—monoplanes or single surface forms, and bi-planes or machines having two sets of lifting surfaces, one suspended over the other. Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair 2011-12-04T03:00:04.777Z Like his first model, his machine was a tandem monoplane. Story of the Aeroplane 2012-02-05T03:00:08.697Z Andecy manor had not yet seen one soldier, unless you reckoned the pilots of those soaring monoplanes. Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories 2011-12-01T03:00:20.193Z The yacht slowed down and lost way a few yards to the wind'ard of the monoplane. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z Almost before he had finished speaking the monoplane began to rock like a ship at sea, and Kenneth had to exert his utmost skill to preserve its equilibrium. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z A number of successful flying-machines have been built with only one plane, and these are called monoplanes. The Story of Great Inventions 2011-10-05T02:00:16.353Z On October 9, 1890, his friends say he made a short forward flight of 150 feet in a monoplane propelled by a forty horse power steam engine. Story of the Aeroplane 2012-02-05T03:00:08.697Z The monoplane was travelling fast in a northerly direction. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z In obedience to a peremptory order the crew hurriedly prepared the monoplane for her flight. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z That two Englishmen arrested as spies should have been able to escape on a German monoplane laid too great a strain upon his imagination. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z The Blériot monoplane was the first flying-machine to cross the English Channel. The Story of Great Inventions 2011-10-05T02:00:16.353Z For many years the great problem in aviation was to get an engine of sufficient lightness and power to propel monoplanes, biplanes and multiplanes at an upward angle through the air. Story of the Aeroplane 2012-02-05T03:00:08.697Z With its propeller still revolving rapidly, the disabled monoplane described erratic curves. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z Wontwash reports that a monoplane passed over the ship at 6 P.M., flying east. The Airship "Golden Hind" 2012-04-21T02:00:26.983Z Bringing the monoplane round, he set his course for the south-west, hoping to pick up in half an hour or so the lights of Aix-la-Chapelle. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z I pulled up in front of the hangar late one summer afternoon and saw a brand-new, speedy type cantilever monoplane standing on the line. Test Pilot 2011-09-21T02:00:37.513Z They tried at first a monoplane glider and afterward one of five planes. Story of the Aeroplane 2012-02-05T03:00:08.697Z Apparently its mission had been to chase the inquisitive Turkish monoplane, and to observe the nature of the defences of Fort Medjidieh. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z The figure beyond, which was hurrying towards the monoplane, swerved aside. The City in the Clouds 2011-08-31T02:01:31.807Z The sight of a Taube monoplane flying obliquely over the road aroused curiosity but no suspicion in the minds of the Germans. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z So fine was the weather, in fact, that Mr. Studley declared his intention of accompanying them in a light “runabout” aëroplane of the monoplane class, for a short distance. The Boy Aviators' Flight for a Fortune 2011-08-27T02:00:19.473Z It had not begun to spin as a biplane or a monoplane would have done. Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils 2011-07-17T02:00:37.407Z The monoplane calmly continued its course, then, majestically circling, it began to descend. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z It was a small monoplane with a 20-horse-power motor, and its wings had been clipped; so all it could do was to roll along the ground. Lest We Forget World War Stories 2011-07-07T02:00:28.183Z At seven o'clock next morning, equipped with the needful apparatus, they ascended from their headquarters in the Taube monoplane, took an easterly course, then swung southward and passed between the Flemelle and Boncelles forts. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z The two men who formed the crew of the monoplane were feverishly tackling the work of making good the damage. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z There were any number of monoplanes, biplanes and dirigible balloons. Airship Andy or The Luck of a Brave Boy 2011-06-13T02:00:31.130Z Already the monoplane was a mere speck in the distance. The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula 2011-10-04T02:00:17.837Z A monoplane has only one wing, the top. The Boy Scouts of the Air in Indian Land 2011-04-11T02:00:11.027Z The monoplane escaped the Germans' attentions, and when it came within range of the Belgians' rifles, Pariset hung out the Russian flag, which was his surety. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z He pointed to a monoplane gliding gracefully at an altitude of about five hundred feet. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z “Why did I go trying to show a bungling amateur how to run an old wreck of a monoplane, and get my arm broken for my pains, and lose that five-thousand-dollar prize!” Airship Andy or The Luck of a Brave Boy 2011-06-13T02:00:31.130Z In January 1910 Delagrange was killed by the fracture of one of the wings of a monoplane on which he was flying. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 2011-04-03T02:00:20.883Z On the morning of June 7, 1915, Lieutenant Warneford, who was flying in a very light monoplane, sighted a Zeppelin between Ghent and Brussels, and made straight for it. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z The eyes of the guards were still turned upwards upon the monoplane, which was circling round at a height of three or four thousand feet above the bridge, within range, indeed, but a difficult target. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z For perhaps ten seconds he hung thus, till the monoplane, rocking through an air-pocket, tilted violently. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z It was that made me take out that monoplane of his. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z I've asked some men to bring up their biplanes and have a few flies on me," continued his host—"I've a 'Stinger' monoplane and a Kent biplane myself. The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z Once, from our little balcony we saw a monoplane pass up the lake and float into the crimson west, like a great moth or bird. The Car That Went Abroad Motoring Through the Golden Age 2011-01-27T03:00:39.880Z The monoplane had alighted, and a tall man in the uniform of a German captain was hastening towards the house. A Hero of Li?ge 2012-03-16T02:00:21.347Z Suddenly the German monoplane straightened out, then, lifting, attempted to pass above the seaplane. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z Suddenly this tranquil scene was slashed and rent by the sound and vision of a monoplane tearing across the heavens. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z He had at that time patented a monoplane of < type. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z At ten minutes to six Hal, Bob and Bob’s father were parked at the airport, their necks stretched skyward, watching the darkening, clouded skies for the first hint of a green monoplane. Famous Flyers And Their Famous Flights 2010-12-25T03:00:15.953Z Then a fight in mid-air, a fight between the monoplane which I had seen develop from the old-fashioned balloon and the biplane upon which I beheld it swooping like a bird of prey. The Three Eyes 2010-12-20T17:11:46.430Z Suddenly the monoplane tilted and settled down to a dizzy nose-dive. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z The idea that, after all, both motor cars and monoplane were Sir Rupert's, and not Trafford's, had produced a reaction in the latter gentleman's favour. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z As stated last year the clumsy old system of grouping monoplanes, biplanes, etc., separately has been abolished. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z Maybe that’s the only way the story can be told—in poetry and music, because it always sounds pretty flat when you just say Lindy flew across the Atlantic in a monoplane. Famous Flyers And Their Famous Flights 2010-12-25T03:00:15.953Z That flight, in a Bellanca monoplane, nearly cost her her life. Elinor Smith, One of the Youngest Pioneers of Aviation, Is Dead at 98 2010-03-27T23:50:00Z The hostile monoplane was still within easy range, although momentarily her superior speed was taking her further and further away from her pursuer. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z Mr. Magnet and Toupee had gone to stare at the monoplane; they were presently joined by the odd-job man in an interrogative mood. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z In 1909 he produced on his own account the first Etrich monoplane, a characteristic machine, which except for detail improvement, varying dimensions, etc., has not been appreciably altered since. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z They put their engineers to work on his specifications, and designed him a Ryan monoplane, the neat stream-lined job that was christened the Spirit of St. Louis. Famous Flyers And Their Famous Flights 2010-12-25T03:00:15.953Z The aviator, it seemed, had been in the act of dropping bombs on some railway 41bridge which meant the cutting of important communications, when he had been brought down with his monoplane, by German guns. Where the Path Breaks The monoplane, being of a self-steering type, could be relied upon to continue her flight more or less in a straight line, without a controlling touch on the rudderbar. Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War 2011-02-24T03:01:02.917Z She asked him how one was likely to get on at Buryhamstreet; monoplanes didn't fall every day, and as she said that it occurred to her she was behaving meanly. Marriage 2011-02-22T03:00:06.867Z Have built numerous biplanes and monoplanes to specifications. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z So he lifted his monoplane into the air in New York, just as the sun was rising, at about 6 in the morning. Famous Flyers And Their Famous Flights 2010-12-25T03:00:15.953Z A crimson monoplane was being loaded for a run to Kansas City, while a trim, blue biplane was waiting for four passengers for Detroit. Jane Stewardess of the Air Lines "Why! what is it going to do?" continued Beatrice, speaking as if the monoplane were a living creature. The Gay Adventure A Romance This done, and the monoplane thus secured from flying away when her engine was started, he set the sparking and gasolene levers and threw in the switch. The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship In 1910, constructed the first aeroplane built by a Belgium firm—a monoplane with planes at 120. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z It’s a monoplane, he says, and painted green, with a reddish nose. Famous Flyers And Their Famous Flights 2010-12-25T03:00:15.953Z “I’ll bet I never get a deep breath from here to Chicago,” smiled Grace, as the silver monoplane settled down on the Cheyenne field. Jane Stewardess of the Air Lines He saw monoplanes, biplanes, Taubes, and every kind of flying machine soaring over the German army. The Guns of Europe Very business-like the young people looked as they hauled the monoplane up the hill. The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship This was followed a year or so later by a monoplane. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z He stepped out of the green monoplane and pushing up his goggles, looked around him. Famous Flyers And Their Famous Flights 2010-12-25T03:00:15.953Z Then the sleek craft was away, Jane and Sue waving, as the monoplane rolled out of the hangar. Jane Stewardess of the Air Lines It was so obviously an Austrian monoplane, yet its actions were suspicious. Under Fire For Servia The Golden Butterfly being a monoplane, this was in front of the machine. The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship This was followed in 1910, by a machine on monoplane lines with one fixed plane and two flapping wings. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z And there was the monoplane looking all silver and slick, roaring away for all it was worth. Famous Flyers And Their Famous Flights 2010-12-25T03:00:15.953Z While he felt sure that the wrecked monoplane would be seen, he made doubly certain of it by sending up a signal that would attract the pilot's attention from miles away. Tahara Among African Tribes As progress was made in designing, constructing and testing metal planes, Dornier devoted the work practically toward perfection of internally braced monoplanes. Zeppelin The Story of a Great Achievement A rod, connecting a warping lever with the right wing of the monoplane, snapped with a sharp crack. The Girl Aviators and the Phantom Airship Also had an early monoplane about the same date or a little later. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z There was a Wasp-motored Lockheed Air Express monoplane at the manufacturers’ in Los Angeles, and it had to be flown to New York. Famous Flyers And Their Famous Flights 2010-12-25T03:00:15.953Z Dave echoed and glanced back at the sleek needle shaped plane with its low monoplane wing. Dave Dawson at Dunkirk He told me that when Carville went over his place at Avranches, he spent about ten minutes looking over a monoplane, and then climbed into the seat. Aliens I have never seen any German aëroplanes other than monoplanes; these I have seen on ten or more occasions. The Note-Book of an Attaché Seven Months in the War Zone Designer of the Etrich monoplane—the first Austrian machine to fly. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z We were leaning on the freshly painted, streamline fuselage of the Golden Gull, as neat a little amphibian monoplane as ever made three hundred miles an hour. Astounding Stories, March, 1931 On he fought until the final barrier was reached and he stood staring hopelessly down into a small natural amphitheater which sheltered the great monoplane. Astounding Stories, February, 1931 A light sporting monoplane which superficially seems to have about $250 worth of materials in it—exclusive of the engine—will cost about $3000. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons It is a small monoplane, with a French rotary engine in front; it is about half as large as a Taube. An Aviator's Field Book Being the field reports of Oswald Bölcke, from August 1, 1914 to October 28, 1916 Attempt to develop a monoplane with propellers in rear. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z "You notice that both the monoplanes manage to keep pretty far away from the dirigible," Rob told them. The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields "N-73" was painted on the monoplane's low wings that seemed scraping the ground. Two Thousand Miles Below The squadron of planes made a group in the sky, and Blake's monoplane, too, was with them. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 We were just on our way to the front, when I saw a French monoplane, at a greater height, coming toward us. An Aviator's Field Book Being the field reports of Oswald Bölcke, from August 1, 1914 to October 28, 1916 All then go to the training camp about 80% for monoplane work, the remainder for biplanes. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z "And aiming so as to bring the monoplanes over the German lines," added Merritt. The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields A swarm of monoplanes roared past just beneath them. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, August 1930 His motor was throttled; there was only the whistle of torn air on the monoplane's wings. Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 We could plainly see everything on our opponent’s monoplane, almost every wire, in fact. An Aviator's Field Book Being the field reports of Oswald Bölcke, from August 1, 1914 to October 28, 1916 The Navy had 1 Bleriot type monoplane and 3 building. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z Your informer has just seen him step from the monoplane of Carlos Kane, atop the Capitol Building, and repair at once to the Secret Room, closely guarded. Astounding Stories of Super-Science April 1930 One of the lessons of these true aerial battles between opposing squadrons has been the efficiency of the biplane, as compared with that of the monoplane. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War During the first three weeks four monoplanes were known to have been destroyed, and at least seven others sent heavily to earth, and all survivors were, of course, forced to retire to their own lines. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War I did not believe it at first, for with these monoplanes it is possible to glide so steeply as to appear to be falling. An Aviator's Field Book Being the field reports of Oswald Bölcke, from August 1, 1914 to October 28, 1916 The 1912 model is of entirely novel type, a tail first monoplane with a propeller either end of the main planes, and a triangular tail aft. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z A complete, tiny copy of one of the latest single-motor, cabin monoplane models. The Pygmy Planet When the war started the monoplane was considered the machine par excellence for war use; its high speed and quick maneuvering being cited as most important for fighting in the air. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War Just after the break of day on June 7, 1915, a British monoplane was returning from a scouting trip over Belgium. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War Then there are some small Fokker monoplanes, also with machine guns. An Aviator's Field Book Being the field reports of Oswald Bölcke, from August 1, 1914 to October 28, 1916 At the end of March, 1913, the Army possessed 1 monoplane, 1 biplane, and 2 biplanes building. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z The “old bus,” as the fine Bleriot monoplane was affectionately termed by the four flying-officers at the air station, had been running like a clock. The White Lie Eighteen months of aerial battles have shown that for all-round fighting, bombing and reconnoitering the biplane is far more effective, and the construction of new monoplanes has been practically abandoned by the allied governments. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War But as the monoplane drew nearer it was sighted and a combat followed such as never was seen before. The Story of the Great War, Volume IV (of 8) Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War The debate between monoplane and biplane is not yet concluded; the biplane holds its own because with the same area of supporting surface it is much stronger and more compact than the monoplane. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force Built a monoplane of his own design, and on September 5th, 1911, obtained his certificate on it. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z “Why, look, there is an aeroplane!” cried the girl, enthusiastically, turning and watching with interest the naval monoplane rising beyond the village they had just left. The White Lie France has definitely discontinued the use of monoplanes and is manufacturing them solely for the British forces, as some of the British aviators greatly prefer the monoplane. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War Upon the Western front alone there are thousands upon thousands of aeroplanes—monoplanes and biplanes—of hundreds of different makes and designs, of varying shapes and many sizes. Great Britain at War When the Fokker fighting monoplane appeared in strength on the western front in the early months of 1916, the losses of the Royal Flying Corps in reconnaissance and artillery observation became very heavy. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force It was a monoplane school; and the monoplane, unless a man is careful and very patient, is not an easy machine to learn to fly. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners "Fell," in my case, was the correct word, for my monoplane was greeted with a volley of shots from some tree-hidden German troops as I was passing over the north-eastern edge of the Argonne Forest. The Sequel What the Great War will mean to Australia A British squadron set out to bombard the city of Lille, but was attacked during the bombardment by a fleet of twenty German monoplanes and biplanes. The Story of the Great War, Volume V (of 8) Battle of Jutland Bank; Russian Offensive; Kut-El-Amara; East Africa; Verdun; The Great Somme Drive; United States and Belligerents; Summary of Two Years' War He brought me where stood biplanes and monoplanes of all sizes and designs, and paused beside a two-seater, gunned fore and aft, and with ponderous, wide-flung wings. Great Britain at War The fatal accidents of the summer and the consequent prohibition of monoplanes diminished the available force of aeroplanes, but a squadron of seven was allotted to each side. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force The monoplane, for instance, is not an easy machine to learn to fly: it is not easy, that is to say, compared with certain types of biplane. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners He shut off his motor and turned the monoplane's nose directly at the earth. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life This can be achieved by a biplane or monoplane pilot only if he has a long start from the ground and time enough to surmount his opponent. World's War Events, Vol. I The truss work of the body was covered with diagonally crossing strips of veneer, so that, as a whole, with the rigid planes, the monoplane had a substantial appearance. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland On the 25th of August three machines of No. 2 Squadron chased an enemy monoplane. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force Yet numbers of pupils have been taught on monoplanes, and this without accident. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners The monoplane ran along the ground, its tail lifting in the blast, till the whole machine seemed delicately poised on its tiptoes. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life What has come of that French monoplane whose purpose was to chase such visitors? The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" Almost duplicating their last provisions, the monoplane got away at dawn. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland A committee was appointed to investigate these accidents, and in the meantime an order was issued by the War Office forbidding the use of monoplanes in the Royal Flying Corps. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force This was prior to 1909; Bleriot had not yet flown the Channel in his monoplane. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners The monoplane ran forward along the ground, and suddenly was off it, a foot up, ten feet up—really flying. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life It is intended for a monoplane that can fly 113 miles an hour, and its special purpose is to give chase to the first Taube that appears. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" For an hour the conference that took place immediately upon the safe housing of the monoplane continued while each participant contributed his views. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland In this competition the French monoplane pilots carried off the honours; Beaumont was first, and Vedrines second. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force The destruction of this monoplane was, to me, a great disappointment. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners Carl's bedroom was white and simple, though spotty with aviation medals and silver cups and monoplanes sketchily rendered in gold, and signed photographs of aviators. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life Our airmen made the most of the calm spell and took out the only airship we have here and circled about for at least two hours, with a fast monoplane scouting in case of reprisals. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" Then, without a slip, the monoplane was off in the light of the waning moon. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland The monoplane is, without any doubt, the prettiest of machines in the air. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force Off we started across the aerodrome, the monoplane gaining a speed of 40 or 50 miles an hour. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners He found one door open, and three sleepy youngsters in sweaters and khaki trousers bringing out a monoplane. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life Bleriot crossed the Channel in a monoplane of his own design in forty minutes. Aviation in Peace and War A match was again applied to the gas well and the monoplane was whirled out into the spectacular illumination. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland There was also a Deperdussin two-seater monoplane, which Captain Fulton flew; and the earliest of the B.E. machines from the Aircraft Factory, which fell to the lot of Captain Burke. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force In a moment or so, it seemed, the monoplane was passing through the air at a height of about 30 feet. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners The crowd rose, the fickle crowd, scenting the promised blood, and applauded as the monoplane was wheeled upon the track and turned to face the wind. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life The loading per square foot was, for biplanes, about 4½, and, for monoplanes, 6 lb. Aviation in Peace and War For another quarter of an hour, the monoplane made its way steadily to the south and then a sudden blur broke the landscape in the distance. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland The machine he was flying on the 5th of July was the fast two-seater Nieuport monoplane on which Lieutenant Barrington-Kennett had achieved some records. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force Knowing the powerful type of monoplane I had acquired, a machine not suited for a novice, the mechanics had felt sure some disaster would overtake me. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners It would be horribly lonely, swimming about a wrecked monoplane, hearing steamers' fog-horns, hopeless and afar. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life It was a monoplane—an advance scout of a scout boat—and Denman recognized the government model. The Wreck of the Titan or, Futility Afraid to leave the car alone near those who would certainly be curious, Norman decided to stay with the monoplane and Roy undertook to visit the town across the river. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland Thereafter he established himself at Saint-Cyr and developed a machine of the monoplane type, with a long tail. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force Though there was nothing gruesome to chronicle, they found ample material, when they learned of them, in the early30 morning adventures of myself and my friend with this 60 h.p. monoplane. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners He returned to the fevered Carl, walking sidewise, staring all the while at the resting monoplane, so efficient, yet so quiet now and slender and feminine. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life There was no signal made; and, as it dwindled away in the west, Denman's attention was attracted to the men surrounding the boxes; only Munson was still watching the receding monoplane. The Wreck of the Titan or, Futility They were not alarmed and could not afford to be, as their surroundings were mild compared with the conditions that the unique monoplane had been made to overcome. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland The Etrich glider, which was invented at about the same time in Austria and closely resembles the Weiss machine, became the model and basis for the famous German Taube type of monoplane. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force This casts no34 aspersion whatever on tractor machines or on monoplanes. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners I guess I'll call mine a monoplane and let it go at that. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life Hurriedly sweeping the upper horizon, he saw still another to the east; while out of the haze in the northwest was emerging a scout cruiser; no doubt the "mother" of the first monoplane. The Wreck of the Titan or, Futility When the monoplane had passed swiftly on its way, the placid and apparently unmoved animals stood gazing after the airship. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland He founded a firm of his own, called 'The Aeronautical Syndicate', and produced a type of monoplane with elevator in front, which, in its later development, was named the 'Valkyrie'. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force He had learned to fly on a monoplane, and had devoted his subsequent flying, for many months, to this one type of machine. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners It had been rumored that he would open a school for pilots and build Blériot-type monoplanes for the American market. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life We saw the long lines of Blériot monoplanes, like huge dragon-flies, and as pretty a sight in the air as heart could wish. High Adventure A Narrative of Air Fighting in France No sooner had the monoplane begun to disappear over the northern hills than the impatient Paul demanded the attention of Colonel Howell. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland By the two strong masts of the monoplane and by the breaking of the machine he was preserved unhurt. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force Then he thought he would make a vol-plan�, with his motor stopped, as he had been in the habit of doing in a monoplane. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners Istra wanted me to name my new monoplane Babette, because she says it looks "cunning" which the Lord knows it don't, it may look efficient but not cunning. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life While waiting for the arrival of his mechanician with a new supply of spark-plugs, he left his monoplane in a field close by. High Adventure A Narrative of Air Fighting in France They decided, if they found no younger men, to take the two old men back to the monoplane and deliver to them their other provisions. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland On this monoplane Mr. Boyle made the first cross-country trip in England; the trip lasted for five minutes, and was made over the ground just outside the Brooklands track. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force What the pilot had forgotten, for the moment, was the essential difference between monoplane and biplane. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners Here, squatted on high stools, treating one another to ginger-ale, they argued over torque and angles of incidence and monoplanes vs. biplanes. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life It was necessarily slow, for beginners at a single-command monoplane school are permitted to fly only under the most favorable weather conditions. High Adventure A Narrative of Air Fighting in France In general it followed the stream lines of the modern French monoplane. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland The ban on monoplanes, it may be remarked in passing, was a heavy blow to one of the earliest pioneers of aviation in this country. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force His knowledge of construction was small, but what he lacked in this respect he made up for in confidence; and he built a monoplane. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners England seems to stick to biplane, can't make them see monoplane. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life Every reader interested in aviation will be thrilled to follow the strange adventures of Ruth Darrow in her racing monoplane, the Silver Moth. Marjorie's Busy Days Then there was a quick spring upwards and, with the last momentum of the gliding monoplane, it lifted over the structure and settled upon the dust of the race track inclosure like a wide-winged bird. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland He obtained a War Office contract for four monoplanes, but when, after trial, he was engaged in reconstructing the under-carriages, the use of the monoplane was forbidden to army pilots. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force This was in the days just after the cross-Channel flight, and experimenters all over the world were building monoplanes, some of them machines of the weirdest description. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners From his monoplane he saw a fairy town, with red roofs rising to a tower of fantastic turrets. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life The dragon-fly is an almost perfect model of the modern monoplane. An Elementary Study of Insects Before 34 reaching the inclosure, the monoplane climbed about four thousand feet into the air and then volplaned gracefully toward one of the large exhibition buildings just in the edge of the grounds. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland The creature moved swiftly along, keeping pace easily with the monoplane, and for twenty miles or more it formed my horrible escort, hovering over me like a bird of prey which is waiting to pounce. Danger! and Other Stories His monoplane was a fast machine, and the flight across Channel would have taken him less than half an hour. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners But they had a monoplane last summer, Larry; and you can see for yourself it's a biplane out yonder over the lake. The Airplane Boys among the Clouds or, Young Aviators in a Wreck M. Santos-Dumont made primitive parasol type monoplanes known as "Demoiselles," in which bamboo was largely used. The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition When it grew dark and the monoplane had not returned, he made a fire of cordwood and during the long evening renewed it constantly. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland They drift slowly upon their way, and the swift monoplane could intercept their leisurely course. Danger! and Other Stories In one case, which is authenticated, a two-seated monoplane of a new type was tested at first in a series of straight flights, and found to be promising in its behaviour. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners See that, he's aiming for the shop in the middle of the patch, where the hangar lies that holds their old monoplane. The Airplane Boys among the Clouds or, Young Aviators in a Wreck The Valkyrie monoplane, another British machine, was a "canard" monoplane with propeller behind the pilot and in front of main plane. The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition “Good luck to you,” called out Norman, as he sprang aboard the monoplane, and the colonel caught Paul laughingly by the arm and held him while Norman threw the big propeller into sizzling revolution. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland Pieces of his shattered monoplane have been picked up in the preserves of Mr. Budd-Lushington upon the borders of Kent and Sussex, within a few miles of the spot where the note-book was discovered. Danger! and Other Stories The motor in his cross-Channel monoplane was an experimental one of low power, air-cooled, and prone to over-heat and lose power after only a short period of running. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners He was saved through those two boys in their monoplane, and is alive and well in Bloomsbury right now. The Airplane Boys among the Clouds or, Young Aviators in a Wreck The Howard Wright biplane was a pusher with large lifting monoplane tail. The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition Norman, gazing at the struggling animal, brought the monoplane to the wide drifts of snow. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland Soaring in circles like a monstrous hawk upon the forty-thousand-foot level p. 119I let the monoplane guide herself, and with my Mannheim glass I made a careful observation of my surroundings. Danger! and Other Stories Devoting himself exclusively to the monoplane, Mr. Hamel became a pilot whose perfection of control, very wonderful to witness, was marked strongly by his own individuality. Learning to Fly A Practical Manual for Beginners He doesn't look up at the summit of Old Thunder Top, where we landed from our monoplane last summer, being the first human being ever to step there above the big cliffs. The Airplane Boys among the Clouds or, Young Aviators in a Wreck The Barnwell monoplane was the first Scottish machine to fly; it had a horizontally opposed Scottish engine. The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition When he came riding back to the monoplane, in the delivery wagon, the Gitchie Manitou was the center of a mob of curious people. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland There’s nothing like a monoplane when real work is to be done. Danger! and Other Stories A moment later a big monoplane came into view and rising rapidly higher and higher set out to the aid of its companion. Fighting in France And we've been knocking around this section of the country in our jolly little monoplane so long, that I supposed every farmer's boy knew us and felt an interest in our work. The Airplane Boys among the Clouds or, Young Aviators in a Wreck The tail of the monoplane had a flexible trailing edge; its angle of incidence could be varied from the pilot's seat, so that perfect longitudinal balance was attained at all loadings and speeds. The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition As the monoplane winged its way into the gathering gloom and the crisp evening passed into dusk, the body of the Gitchie Manitou grew wet with cold dew. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland As the monoplane shot through it, I was aware of a faint taste of oil upon my lips, and there was a greasy scum upon the woodwork of the machine. Danger! and Other Stories Once a German machine rose from its hangar far below and set out in pursuit of the speeding monoplane; it was quickly out-distanced, however, and soon abandoned the chase. Fighting in France We tried for height, and managed to get up to a point that we only beat once with our old monoplane. The Airplane Boys among the Clouds or, Young Aviators in a Wreck Contemporaneous was the "floating tail" monoplane designed by Pierre Prier, and after it a similar machine with fixed tail. The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition Here they were handicapped by the darkness, as they were afraid to get the monoplane and its reservoirs of gasoline too near the blazing camp fire. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland I dipped the nose of my monoplane downwards to escape it. Danger! and Other Stories The monoplane dipped and began to descend in great circles. Fighting in France "Sure you don't suspect these two fine looking gents might be another pair of crooks like the ones that tried to steal Frank's monoplane last summer, do you?" The Airplane Boys among the Clouds or, Young Aviators in a Wreck The Harlan monoplane was an early German effort; note position of petrol tank. The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition For a short time after the yellow-winged monoplane had mounted and turned south and westward over the vapory river, the boys had a new sensation. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland I dipped to a vol-piqué, but again a tentacle fell over the monoplane and was shorn off by the propeller as easily as it might have cut through a smoke wreath. Danger! and Other Stories He maneuvered the monoplane until they were directly over the field where they intended to make a landing. Fighting in France All his skill consists in his manner of holding his wings expanded and the inclination he gives to his excellent monoplane in relation to his body and the wind. From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People The Radley-Moorhouse monoplane was a sporting type machine on Bleriot lines, with 50 h.p. The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition They had not yet changed the landing wheels of the monoplane for their novel snow runners and they realized that a new start in the rapidly increasing snow was practically hopeless. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland Perhaps I should if I were using the biplane, but a monoplane is a one-man show—if you want to get the last foot of lift out of it. Danger! and Other Stories The monoplane ran along the ground for a short distance and came to a stop. Fighting in France He saw a mighty fleet whose individual planes were a mile long, with three-quarters of a mile wingspread—titanic monoplanes, whose droning thunder seemed to roar through all space. The Black Star Passes A "pusher" monoplane was built in which the propeller revolved on the top tail boom. The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition Fort Wadsworth was firing; puffs showed from several of the warships; and abruptly a group of ghostly monoplanes dove at us like birds. The White Invaders At once the monoplane began climbing, ascending in great spirals. The Boy Scouts on the Trail Jacques climbed out of the monoplane and set out across the field with the corporal. Fighting in France Advancing Surface--A surface that precedes another through the air, as in a double monoplane. The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth Knowing A Manual of Ready Reference The Paulhan-Tatin monoplane, 1911, was a brilliant attempt at high speed for low power; it presented certain advantages as a scout. The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition The two observers in the monoplane were at this time down near the Battery. The White Invaders Now he brought the monoplane around in a great sweep and flew straight over the woods. The Boy Scouts on the Trail Finally Jacques went back to the monoplane and preparations for an immediate return were made. Fighting in France "I wish we had a little monoplane, just for one," he said. The Rover Boys in the Air From College Campus to the Clouds The Clement-Bayard biplane was a further development of the Clement-Bayard monoplane; the type represented could be converted into a monoplane at will. The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition He felt a thrill of nervousness as the monoplane rose in the air. Facing the German foe, by Colonel James Fiske He pointed the monoplane straight down, cut out his motor, and glided earthward in a glorious volplane, the most wonderful sensation that even flight, with all its wonders, can afford. The Boy Scouts on the Trail "Now you fellows will have to do all the work with the machine-gun," exclaimed Jacques as he shifted the course of the big monoplane and started in pursuit of their enemy. Fighting in France A monoplane has only one plane, and a triplane has three. The Rover Boys in the Air From College Campus to the Clouds Like the monoplanes, it was built largely of steel. The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition There was no mistake about that monoplane when it was once down. Facing the German foe, by Colonel James Fiske Then he had to fly back until he was again directly over the woods, and once more, while the monoplane moved very slowly, they peered down. The Boy Scouts on the Trail The opponents were scarcely a half-mile apart now and as the monoplane in which the three young soldiers of France were seated rose above its adversary Leon and Earl opened fire with the machine-gun. Fighting in France At this meet there were five flying machines,—three biplanes, a monoplane, and a dirigible balloon. The Rover Boys in the Air From College Campus to the Clouds The Mersey monoplane, an entrant for the British Military Trials, was designed to present a clear field of view and fire. The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition Suspended from a hook directly over the bench was a beautiful six-foot model of a racy-looking monoplane of peculiar and striking design. Around the World in Ten Days All the time the monoplane was racing away. The Boy Scouts on the Trail With a wide graceful sweep Jacques turned the big monoplane and advanced again to the attack. Fighting in France On the strength of this feat the two had become good friends, and Vanno had been up several times in Rongier's Bleriot monoplane. The Guests Of Hercules The Weiss monoplane was a good British effort at inherent stability. The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition He'll have to be, by George, if he wants to get out of town with his monoplane before the Germans walk in. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley The field was smooth and the monoplane came to rest safely. The Boy Scouts on the Trail The big monoplane wobbled badly at times and the young aviator had to call upon all of his skill to prevent the machine from capsizing. Fighting in France About 90 per cent of all designs are monoplanes and biplanes, and the types are distinguished by their single set of wings or planes or the double planes or wings. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights The Short monoplane, was built generally on Bleriot lines. The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition Who knows," and I laughed uneasily to break the barrier of restraint, "but Eagle will take me away in his monoplane? Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley That would be more than enough to get the monoplane back to headquarters, and there was no reason for burdening himself with too great a load. The Boy Scouts on the Trail They glanced once in the direction of the damaged monoplane and then rushed towards the burning barn. Fighting in France Both types have their advantages in use, the biplane being regarded as more stable for certain scouting purposes than the monoplane. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights Burke had done that in nine hours on the trial trip of his trans-Atlantic monoplane. The Man Who Rocked the Earth Even the monoplane itself, we heard, was singularly little damaged. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley It gave him a fixed landmark from which he could lay his course to the spot where he had left the monoplane and Captain Greene. The Boy Scouts on the Trail He and Earl quickly scrambled out from the monoplane and in company with Jacques rushed around behind it. Fighting in France The growth of the aeroplane industry has developed as many makes of machines as there are makes of automobiles, but in a general way aeroplanes are divided into four classes—monoplanes, biplanes, triplanes and hydroplanes. Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights At six o'clock a monoplane sailed overhead, bringing orders to our detachment. Golden Lads Perhaps Captain March had been performing some feat before we came; anyhow, as he brought his monoplane to rest a lot of people standing about applauded him. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley And so when he came to the fence which he remembered climbing on his way from the monoplane, he stopped on the top rail, having pushed his can of petrol through first. The Boy Scouts on the Trail They pumped a continual stream of bullets at the three daring youths who were taking refuge behind the monoplane, but so far their aim was wild. Fighting in France We talk familiarly now about aeroplanes and the different kinds of aeroplanes, such as the monoplane, biplane, etc. Stories That Words Tell Us On the way back a German monoplane flew over the city, and, turning near the Hôtel de Ville, dropped something that spit fire and sparks. A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium Eagle began to steer the monoplane in immense circles. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley In the field now immediately in front of him, but far away still, on the other side of the field, lay the monoplane. The Boy Scouts on the Trail The white wings of the monoplane glistened and a clump of dark figures could be seen nearby. Fighting in France The Aerodrome is here, French monoplanes chiefly as far as one can see. Diary of a Nursing Sister on the Western Front, 1914-1915 While I was out we saw a German monoplane which sailed over the city not very high up. A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium The two mechanics wheeled the monoplane out of the shed, and Captain March explained how easy and safe he could make things for a passenger. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley And he added that if he got the signal he would keep on heading for the monoplane. The Boy Scouts on the Trail The monoplane could be distinctly seen now and the dark clump proved to be horses as the boys had surmised. Fighting in France In the red sky two monoplanes passed over our heads at no great height. In the Field (1914-1915) The Impressions of an Officer of Light Cavalry Yesterday afternoon when the German biplanes passed over the city, a Belgian officer gave chase in a monoplane, but could not catch them. A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium "You invented some stability thing or other to put on a monoplane." Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley So he skirted the fence and the hedge at the side, and went around three sides of the field to reach the monoplane. The Boy Scouts on the Trail All at once something moved near one end of the monoplane. Fighting in France At that time they used monoplanes for reconnaissances, without any special arrangement for carrying arms, and incapable of carrying heavy weights; and biplanes for observation, unarmed, and possessing only a makeshift contrivance for launching bombs. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air There, sheer ahead of us, darting, twisting, turning, was a monoplane right over the German trench. Private Peat In this adventure the Golden Eagle was injured, and another monoplane was lent the airman while his own was being put to rights. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley His revolver still in his hand, he flashed the powerful light Frank had used in the monoplane into the faces of the two Germans. The Boy Scouts on the Trail The two remaining Germans had taken refuge behind the protection of the monoplane and toward this spot Leon rushed. Fighting in France He pointed to a monoplane, flying high and coming from the north, from the direction of the Baltic. The Boy Scouts In Russia One of our aviators on a fast scouting monoplane sighted a hostile machine. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 The Zeppelin made off, away from the town toward the fortifications, but the monoplane kept above it, despite the shots which spattered futilely. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley Then Greene pushed the monoplane along the ground for some distance until it was in a favorable position to take the air. The Boy Scouts on the Trail "Why we just dumped you into the monoplane here and then got aboard ourselves and off we went." Fighting in France It's a little monoplane," said Weber, "and it certainly resembles a swallow, as it comes like a flash toward this tree. The Forest of Swords A Story of Paris and the Marne At times it was lost in smoke, but when the smoke cleared there was the monoplane still blazing away, always mounting to a higher level, and finally disappearing toward the French lines. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 Just as the dirigible passed over the bridge, which hadn't yet been blown up, looking enormous, for it hung lower now, the monoplane—tiny in comparison—dived full upon it. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley He took the can which Frank had almost emptied and poured what gasoline remained on the ground that had been protected from the rain by one wing of the monoplane. The Boy Scouts on the Trail "That's what I told Jacques," exclaimed Earl, "but he said they probably thought we wouldn't give them any more trouble and that they had captured a perfectly good monoplane and could use it themselves." Fighting in France The monoplane also curved around the tree, but did not make a series of circles. The Forest of Swords A Story of Paris and the Marne Incidentally he had a duel in the air at an altitude of 6,000 feet with the observer of a German Taube monoplane which approached. The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, Issue 4, January 23, 1915 But just before that, the monoplane was poised in the air for an instant above the great falling shape. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley Then he flung a match into the now highly inflammable stubble, and a flame leaped up at once, lighting the monoplane and the two wounded Germans. The Boy Scouts on the Trail The train was only a short distance in front of them now and the monoplane was much nearer the ground than it had been previously. Fighting in France The greater number were driven by women, directing the fire brigades, but now and again a man, whose monoplane had been in his private shed, flew upward primed for battle. The White Morning A short, stoutish man, with a long red face, was smoking a cigarette and watching some mechanics working at a monoplane. The Teeth of the Tiger Over Brussels also he maneuvered, dropping his leaflets, and while angry German soldiers took aim at him and his monoplane he "looped the loop" far above their noses. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley In a moment more he was in his place and the monoplane was plunging along the ground. The Boy Scouts on the Trail "Now for home," cried Jacques, immediately directing the course of the monoplane higher and higher from the earth. Fighting in France When a large aeroplane built after the monoplane model swiftly arose and went spinning off, Bud stared as though his whole heart was in his gaze. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron The monoplane heeled over and the pilot went out of sight behind the wreckage. The Brighton Boys with the Flying Corps And even as the remembrance flitted ghostlike through my brain, I saw tearing through the sky, far above the big bulk of the Zeppelin, a monoplane etched in black against the light of dawn. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley Damaged monoplanes and biplanes were brought back for repairs. The Boy Scouts on the Trail Under the bright starlit sky the giant monoplane winged its way back to its hangar. Fighting in France If they could carry back full information concerning the new explosive and the novel features of that splendid monoplane, it would be worth a million dollars, yes, many times that, to their respective governments. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron The monoplane had not gone far along the grass before the flier tried to raise it. The Brighton Boys with the Flying Corps We saw the Zeppelin drop away from under the monoplane. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley Only too true; the monoplanes were practically destroyed. The Air Trust We fight in the first line trenches for months, in the biggest war in the history of the world, and we go up in monoplanes and fight battles in the air. Fighting in France Consequently his eyes fairly devoured the approaching war monoplane, as it swept down from dizzy heights, and prepared to land in the open field. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron We did not know monoplanes were being used now. The Brighton Boys with the Flying Corps By the mingled dawnlight and firelight we could see figures running to the fields where the wreck of the great dirigible and the heroic little monoplane had come down. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley "It's full of all sorts of allusions to monoplanes and such like," grumbled he. Ashton-Kirk, Investigator Behind them, athwart the carrier lay the captured monoplane. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes Bud was an animated interrogation point, when once seated in the monoplane, which, having been built for hard service, was easily capable of carrying even two passengers when necessary. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron It'll be a model of a Bleriot monoplane, and a large one, too. The Boy Scouts of the Eagle Patrol One of the boys offered to guard the monoplane while Eagle went off on the bicycle of the other into town with dispatches from General Leman to the king. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley Hume had always derided the idea of the monoplane. Ashton-Kirk, Investigator He found a monoplane in charge of an aeronaut awaiting him on the westward stage. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes After being up some twenty minutes, the monoplane was once more directed toward the field. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron The model having finally been extricated, amid much laughter, and poor Tom having offered mortified apologies, the announcer made known that Hiram Nelson's Doodlebug monoplane would essay a flight. The Boy Scouts of the Eagle Patrol He had shown us how his invention enabled the monoplane to balance itself in meeting every gust of wind, or falling into an "air pocket," without any effort from the conductor. Secret History Revealed By Lady Peggy O'Malley There were some scattered drawings of the monoplane in father's office; I began a study of these, thinking to chance upon the principal idea. Ashton-Kirk, Investigator When the monoplane was rising again he drew a deep breath and replied, "That," and he indicated the white thing still fluttering down, "was a swan." The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes The monoplane had abruptly ceased to shoot toward the earth as though falling. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron It was a draft of the incorporation of a company to control my flying schools, and realize my dream of the all-steel monoplane of stability positively automatic. Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3 Liddell and Scott monoplanes, which circled high up over the moor. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 8, 1917 But it's hardly complete without the wrecked monoplane and the small person who came with it. Madcap And then he saw the monoplane on Blackheath was running down its guides to launch. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes "This monoplane is so well constructed that we can hover over them, no matter what they do, just as a hawk shadows a rabbit." The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron Anywhere from five hundred to nine hundred pounds of thrust will take a monoplane or biplane up. Tom Swift and His Air Glider, or Seeking the Platinum Treasure Suffice it to say that Tom had decided to build a small air craft of the single-wing type, known as the monoplane. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record If the winnings with monoplane and biplane could be divided so as to show the amount won with each type of machine the credit side of the Bleriot account would be materially enlarged. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship The throb, throb, throb—beat, of the monoplane's flight, that had seemed so potent, and so swift, suddenly appeared slow by comparison with this tremendous rush. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes The reports sounded like the detonation of toy fire-crackers to Hugh; and if the bullets came as far as the monoplane, he heard nothing that sounded like their passing. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron Louis Bleriot came into the ring on April 5th, 1907, with a first flight of 6 seconds on a Bleriot monoplane, his eighth but first successful construction. A History of Aeronautics "It's a small monoplane, something like the Antoinette, his application states, though he may change it later." Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record While the number of successful monoplanes is increasing rapidly, and there is some feature of advantage in nearly all the new makes, interest centers chiefly in the Santos-Dumont, Antoinette and Bleriot machines. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship He felt the forward rush of the huge fabric sweeping him and his monoplane along with it, and for a moment that seemed an age he could not tell what was happening. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes This caused the monoplane to sail along gently, parallel with the field, to which it descended immediately afterwards in safety. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron The same system of construction was adopted in the British Martinsyde monoplanes of two or three years later. A History of Aeronautics Tom knew that he must do his very best, and he spared no efforts to make his monoplane come up to his ideal, which was a very exacting one. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record The total weight of the monoplane with engine and propeller is 352 pounds. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship For a moment his monoplane fell nearly edgewise with her nose down, and seemed to hesitate whether to overset altogether. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes In some respects it was rather a crude imitation of a monoplane, but for practical purposes no doubt it would answer just as well as the most elegant model. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron Valentine came third on a Deperdussin monoplane and S. F. Cody on his Cathedral biplane was fourth. A History of Aeronautics "I'm not going to allow my plans to be stolen, and a monoplane made after them, and do nothing about it." Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record The latter won $13,600, but part of his winning flights were made in a Bleriot monoplane, and part in a Farman machine. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship Suddenly he saw the prow of the monoplane come gliding over the edge of the ruins and stop with a jerk. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes When the little motor got to work there was an immediate movement of the rough miniature monoplane. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron For a little time, the Fokker monoplane became a definite threat both to French and British machines. A History of Aeronautics While Dr. Hendrix was in his office, getting ready to make the thrilling trip through the air with Tom, the young inventor spent a few minutes going over his monoplane. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record The aeroplane of today ranges through monoplane, biplane, triplane and even quadraplane, and more than two hundred types of these machines are in use. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship Their passages had ceased, and only one little-seeming monoplane circled high in the blue distance above the Surrey Hills, an unimpressive soaring speck. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes In the first place they are much stronger than the ordinary monoplane. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron The practice, more common in monoplanes than biplanes, of carrying important bracing wires from the wings to the undercarriage was condemned owing to the liability of damage from frequent landings. A History of Aeronautics On a line with the Humming-Bird, and at about the same elevation, were the Bleriot monoplane and a Wright biplane. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record This principle is entirely sound and it is surprising that it is, to this day, not realized by those aviators who are hankering for monoplanes. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship "Mind these, mate," he said, handing his carbine and cartridge belt; and in a moment he was running towards the monoplane. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron Santos-Dumont produced the famous 'Demoiselle' monoplane early in 1909, a tiny machine in which the pilot had his seat in a sort of miniature cage under the main plane. A History of Aeronautics "Won't you ride back with me in the monoplane?" asked Tom. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record Whatever of real success has been accomplished in aviation may be credited to the monoplane and biplane, with the balance in favor of the latter. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship With that clanging in his ears Graham drew near the monoplane, marched into the shadow of its tilting wing. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes As both officers expressed considerable interest in the clumsy model of a monoplane which Bud had made, he readily consented to fly it and to show just how his stability device worked. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron Contemporary monoplanes practically all had their wings stayed by wires to a post in the centre above the fuselage, and, usually, to the undercarriage below. A History of Aeronautics That was a part of his monoplane of which Tom was justly proud, for though many aeroplanes to-day are equipped with the sending device, few can receive wireless messages in mid-air. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record This proposition is greatly simplified in the biplane and, while the speed attained by the latter may not be quite so great as that of the monoplane, it has much larger weight-carrying capacity. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship The lower vane of the monoplane passed within an ace of touching the people, who yelled and screamed and trampled one another below. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes The big monoplane rushed along the ground, wobbling somewhat because of inequalities in the surface of the field. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron Bleriot had studied Langley's work to a certain extent, and his sixth construction was a double monoplane based on the Langley principle. A History of Aeronautics He had been unable to find out who it was that had attempted once before to damage the monoplane, but he suspected it was the ill-favored man who was working with Andy. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record The first was a Lilienthal monoplane which was deemed so cranky that it was discarded after making about one hundred glides, six weeks before Lilienthal's accident. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship He looked up and the sky was clear, but he knew the little monoplane had passed. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes They watched the monoplane mount fairly high and make several large curves. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron A month after he had wrecked this without damaging himself—for Bleriot had as many miraculous escapes as any of the other fliers-he brought out number seven, a fairly average monoplane. A History of Aeronautics The majority of the machines were monoplanes and biplanes though one triplane was entered, and there were several "freaks" as the biplane and monoplane men called them—craft of the helicopter, or the wheel type. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record To attain the same results in a monoplane, the single surface would have to be 60 feet in spread and 9 feet deep. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship In a little time, as it seemed, Paris came above the horizon, and hung there for a space, and sank out of sight again as the monoplane circled about to the north. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes I am using a stability device right now on this monoplane. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron On the 23rd of the month, Georges Chavez set out to fly across the Alps on a Bleriot monoplane. A History of Aeronautics Several biplanes and monoplanes took part in this. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record These three rivals are the Curtiss and Voisin biplane type and the Bleriot monoplane pattern. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship The monoplane curved about, and the keen fresh wind cut across Graham's face and his garment lugged at his body as the stem pointed round to the west. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes Day and night I couldn't think of anything but monoplanes, cylinders, drag brakes, propellers, guy wires, wing-tips, levers, barographs, barometers, searchlights, volplaning and all such stuff. The Boy Scouts of the Flying Squadron His next machine was a double monoplane, designed after Langley's precept, to a certain extent, and this was totally wrecked in September of 1907. A History of Aeronautics "We have the promise of one or two very fast monoplanes for the meet," went on Mr. Gunmore. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record Operators of monoplanes won a fair share of the cash prizes. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship He swung himself round the intervening mass of levers and the monoplane swayed. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes While they are not so speedy as the monoplanes of the German military establishment, endurance in this instance is preferable to pace. Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War It was known as the Grade monoplane, and was a blend of the Bleriot and Santos-Dumont machines, with a tail suggestive of the Antoinette type. A History of Aeronautics A hundred miles an hour in a small monoplane! Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record These deductions are based on each machine carrying one passenger, which is admittedly the limit at present of the monoplanes like those operated for record-making purposes by Santos-Dumont and Bleriot. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship A solitary monoplane beat up from the central stage as if to meet the coming aeroplanes. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes The former is a monoplane, and here again the influence of Etrich upon German aeroplane developments is strongly manifested, the shape of the bird's wing being retained. Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War It was mainly composed of Maurice Farman two-seater biplanes and Bleriot monoplanes—the latter type banned for a period on account of a number of serious accidents that took place in 1912. A History of Aeronautics "It is a very small monoplane, to be sure, but I think with the new principle you have introduced it will work; but, if I were you, I'd shape those wing tips a little differently." Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record Of the twenty-one monoplanes competing at the International meet at Belmont Park, N. Y., in November, 1910, only three makes were handled by Americans. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship He looked, and behold! the monoplane that had been rising from the flying stage when last he had looked in that direction, was driving towards them. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes For instance, it is stated that there were thirty escadrilles of Bleriot monoplanes together with pilots at the front, in addition to thirty mixed escadrilles of the other prohibited types with their fliers. Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War The French were still pinning their faith mainly to monoplanes, while the Germans were beginning to come into prominence with both monoplanes and biplanes of the 'Taube' type. A History of Aeronautics "I'm about to build a speedy monoplane, to take part in the big meet at Eagle Park." Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record He used an Antoniette monoplane, and the official report says: "This exhibition of nerve, daring and ability is unparalled in the history of aviation." Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship In another moment the monoplane came into view again, a little thing far away, coming round in a wide curve and going slower. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes It supplements the Morane-Saulnier monoplane in the specific duty of the latter, while it is also employed for discovering the enemy's artillery and communicating the range of the latter to the French and British artillery. Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War It was an improvement on the Morane French monoplane, and with a high-powered engine it climbed quickly and flew fast, doing a good deal of damage for a brief period of 1915. A History of Aeronautics If I go in a monoplane at a hundred miles an hour I don't want to make any more resistance to the wind than possible, and my whiskers would certainly hold back Tom's machine. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record Flying machines were commonly divided into monoplanes and biplanes, according as they had one or two supporting surfaces. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship They will lift him—the monoplane will lift him! The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes Just over a hundred years ago this clever Englishman worked out complete plans for an aeroplane, which in many vital respects embodied the principal parts of the monoplane as it exists to-day. The Mastery of the Air The then famous Dunne monoplane was exhibited at this show, its planes being V-shaped in plan, with apex leading. A History of Aeronautics He saw Andy standing near the curious biplane, which type of air craft it nearest resembled, though it had some monoplane features. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record Now the tendency in France seems to be to go back to the monoplane. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship One of the Ostrogite monoplanes was driving across his course, so that he drove obliquely towards it and would pass below it at a steep angle. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes Let us closely examine a modern monoplane and discover in what way it resembles the body of a bird in build. The Mastery of the Air His seventh machine, a monoplane, was built within a month of this accident, and with this he had a number of mishaps, also achieving some good flights, including one in which he made a turn. A History of Aeronautics "May I ask whether it would be a monoplane or a biplane?" Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record On the other hand the various foreign aviators who took part in the meet unhesitatingly gave preference to monoplanes. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship And suddenly the monoplane slipped over the edge of the Council House and fell like a diving swallow. The Sleeper Awakes A Revised Edition of When the Sleeper Wakes In the illustration of the Bleriot monoplane here given you will notice that there is one main plane, consisting of a pair of highly-cambered wings; hence the name "MONOplane". The Mastery of the Air A French army officer, Captain Ferber was experimenting with monoplane and biplane gliders at the beginning of the century-his work was contemporary with that of the Wrights. A History of Aeronautics In fact, I am thinking of making a smaller monoplane than any that have yet been constructed, and yet one that will carry two persons. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record Whatever may have been the cause of this seeming prejudice against the monoplane on the part of American air sailors, it is slowly being overcome. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship In accordance with the latest Zeppelin practice, monoplane rudders and elevators are fitted to the horizontal and vertical fins. British Airships, Past, Present, and Future Remember that the elevating plane of a biplane is to the front of the machine and in the monoplane at the rear. The Mastery of the Air It was wrecked in December of 1907, whereupon he built another monoplane on which, on July 6th, 1908, Bleriot made a flight lasting eight and a half minutes. A History of Aeronautics In addition, Tom had an ingenious device to automatically adapt his monoplane to sudden currents of air that might overturn it, and this device was one of the points which he kept secret. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record For the guidance of those who may wish to build a machine of the monoplane type after the Santos-Dumont or Bleriot models, the following details will be found useful. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship Low down in the south a monoplane was climbing into the heavens. The Thirty-Nine Steps The long narrow body or framework of the monoplane is known as the FUSELAGE. The Mastery of the Air Bleriot's first four machines were biplanes, and his fifth, a monoplane, was wrecked almost immediately after its construction. A History of Aeronautics In fact, the whole monoplane was so light and frail as to give one the idea of a rather large model, instead of a real craft, intended for service. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record These are: The monoplane, a one-surfaced plane, like that used by Bleriot. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship There silhouetted against the dusky West was my friend, the monoplane. The Thirty-Nine Steps Recently however, much faster biplanes have been built, and they bid fair to rival the swiftest monoplanes in speed. The Mastery of the Air The Rheims Aviation Meeting, at which the Gordon-Bennett race was flown, also saw the first appearance of the Morane 'Parasol' monoplane. A History of Aeronautics Look, Mr. Jackson, it's a new kind of monoplane. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record The Bleriot monoplane is probably the most dangerous rival, as this make of machine has a record of 54 miles per hour, has crossed the English channel, and has lifted two passengers besides the operator. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship As the monoplane shot through it, I was aware of a faint taste of oil upon my lips, and there was a greasy scum upon the woodwork of the machine. Tales of Terror and Mystery There is, however, one serious drawback to the use of the monoplane: it is far more dangerous to the pilot than is the biplane. The Mastery of the Air Much advance had been made and aeroplanes had settled down, superficially at any rate, into more or less standardised forms in three main types—tractor monoplanes, tractor biplanes, and pusher biplanes. A History of Aeronautics The fifteen minutes had almost elapsed when there fluttered from the tiny monoplane a paper parachute. The Mad King It is a monoplane of the dihedral type, with a main plane on each side of the center. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship I dipped to a vol-pique, but again a tentacle fell over the monoplane and was shorn off by the propeller as easily as it might have cut through a smoke wreath. Tales of Terror and Mystery In this race he made a magnificent flight in a 70-horse-power Bleriot monoplane, and came in some fifteen minutes before Mr. Hamel, the second pilot home. The Mastery of the Air The monoplane gradually fell into desuetude, mainly owing to the difficulty of making that type adequately strong without it becoming prohibitively heavy, and also because of its high landing speed and general lack of manoeuvrability. A History of Aeronautics Well if you don't maneuver to beat a monoplane! Michael O'Halloran First decide upon the kind of a machine you want—monoplane, biplane, or triplane. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship They drift slowly upon their way, and the swift monoplane could intercept their leisurely course. Tales of Terror and Mystery I have used a standard type of monoplane on purpose. The Mastery of the Air As a result of a number of accidents to monoplanes the Government appointed a Committee at the end of 1912 to inquire into the causes of these. A History of Aeronautics In what conceivable manner could the Pack reckon to further its ends by commissioning the monoplane to overtake or distance the Parrott? The Lone Wolf A Melodrama This results in the biplane being more compact and therefore more readily manipulated than the monoplane, which is an important item for a novice. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship There's nothing like a monoplane when real work is to be done. Tales of Terror and Mystery Meanwhile his mechanics were working night and day in strengthening the wings of the monoplane, and fitting it with a slightly larger elevator. The Mastery of the Air Even prior to this the popularity of the monoplane had begun to wane. A History of Aeronautics His next backward look reckoned the monoplane no nearer. The Lone Wolf A Melodrama Makers of monoplanes and biplanes alike adhere to curved bodies, with the concave surface facing downward. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship Perhaps I should if I were using the biplane, but a monoplane is a one-man show—if you want to get the last foot of life out of it. Tales of Terror and Mystery Seven years—and the monoplane is on the scrap-heap; the Zeppelin has come as a giant destroyer—and gone, flying rather ridiculously before the onslaughts of its tiny foes. The Mastery of the Air It was in 1895 that Lilienthal passed from experiment with the monoplane type of glider to the construction of a biplane glider which, according to his own account, gave better results than his previous machines. A History of Aeronautics Lanyard had read somewhere, or heard it said, that monoplanes were poor machines for climbing. The Lone Wolf A Melodrama The monoplane is the more simple in construction and, where weight-sustaining capacity is not a prime requisite, may probably be found the most convenient. Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship Soaring in circles like a monstrous hawk upon the forty-thousand-foot level I let the monoplane guide herself, and with my Mannheim glass I made a careful observation of my surroundings. Tales of Terror and Mystery Later on, Lilienthal abandoned the glider, or elementary form of monoplane, and adopted a system of superposed planes, corresponding to the modern biplane. The Mastery of the Air |
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