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- Santos-Dumont’s Airship
When petrol engines became available, they gave an impetus to the building of airships; for, like the aeroplane, the airship needed a motive agent which gives a high power for a low weight. One of the first to use a petrol motor in an airship with success was M. Santos-Dumont, whose name has been mentioned in connection with aeroplanes. He tested small, light airships, driven by petrol engines and two-bladed propellers—as illustrated in figure; and with one of these, on a calm, still day, he flew over Paris and round the Eiffel Tower. A. Gas envelope B. Wheeled framework which carried motor, propeller, and pilot’s seat C. Elevating-plane D. Horizontal rear-plane E. Rudder. - An aeroplane is a necessity in times of peace
An aeroplane is a necessity in times of peace - Some types of American and foreign aeroplanes
Some types of American and foreign aeroplanes - Some types of American and foreign aeroplanes
Some types of American and foreign aeroplanes - Pilot and passenger
Pilot and passenger - Chauffeur driving two ladies
Chauffeur driving two ladies - Chauffeur opening door for a lady
Chauffeur opening door for a lady - A Possibility of Motorcycling in the Future
The 8 h.p. twin cylinder Uni, with wheel steering and free engine. The power plant slides upon rails at the rear platform by means of a cable actuated from the lever beside the driver - A Possibility of Motorcycling in the Future
The 16 h.p. Uni-motorcycle, with spring suspension, magneto ignition, free engine and wheel steering. - Driving on the road
Car driving by horses on the road - Shop engine, 1901
Shop engine, 1901 - First flight engine, 1903, cross section
First flight engine, 1903, cross section - First flight engine, 1903, assembly
First flight engine, 1903, assembly - First flight engine, 1903 rear view
First flight engine, 1903 rear view - 4-Cylinder vertical engine assembly
4-Cylinder vertical engine assembly - 4-Cylinder vertical engine assembly
4-Cylinder vertical engine assembly - First flight engine, 1903
First flight engine, 1903