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How an Aeroplane Works by Glenn Curtiss Explains Flight Control
The article describes Curtiss's aeroplane flight and its hydraulic-like controls. It details altitude and stabilizing rudders, a front altitude rudder, and dual stabilizers managed by seat and overhead wires to keep the craft level. It explains how tilting planes directs ascent or descent and how balance is maintained during flight.
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Glenn Curtiss
Glenn H. Curtiss
Albany-New York
Curtiss
America