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Chapter I. Evolution of the Two-Surface Flying Machine
Introductory Chapter by Octave Chanute, C. E.
Chapter II. Theory Development and Use
Origin of the Aeroplane
Developments by Chanute and the Wrights
Practical Uses and Limits
Chapter III. Mechanical Bird Action
What the Motor Does
Puzzle in Bird Soaring.
Chapter IV. Various Forms of Flying Machines
Helicopters, Ornithopters and Aeroplanes
Monoplanes, Biplanes and Triplanes
Chapter V. Constructing a Gliding Machine
Plans and Materials Required
Estimate of Cost
Sizes and Preparation of Various Parts
Putting the Parts Together
Chapter VI. Learning to Fly
How to Use the Glider
Effect of Body Movements
Rules for Beginners
Safest Place to Glide.
Chapter VII. Putting On the Rudder
Its Construction, Application and Use
Chapter VIII. The Real Flying Machine
Surface Area Required
Proper Size of Frame and Auxiliaries
Installation of Motor
Cost of Constructing Machine.
Chapter IX. Selection of the Motor
Essential Features
Multiplicity of Cylinders
Power Required
Kind and Action of Propellers
Placing of the Motor
Chapter X. Proper Dimensions of Machines
Figuring Out the Details
How to Estimate Load Capacity
Distribution of the Weight
Measurements of Leading Machines.
Chapter XI. Plane and Rudder Control
Various Methods in Use
Wheels and Hand and Foot Levers
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Chapter XII. How to Use the Machine
Rules of Leading Aviators
Rising from the Ground
Reasonable Altitude
Preserving Equilibrium
Learning to Steer.
Chapter XIII. Peculiarities of Aeroplane Power
Pressure of the Wind
How to Determine Upon Power
Why Speed Is Required
Bird find Flying
Machine Areas
Chapter XIV. About Wind Currents, Etc.
Uncertainty of Direct Force
Trouble With Gusty Currents
Why Bird Action Is Imitated.
Chapter XV. The Element of Danger
Risk Small Under Proper Conditions
Two Fields of Safety
Lessons in Recent Accidents.
Chapter XVI. Radical Changes Being Made
Results of Recent Experiments
New Dimensions
Increased Speed
The One Governing Rule.
Chapter XVII. Some of the New Designs
Automatic Control of Plane Stability
Inventor Herring's Devices
Novel Ideas of Students.
Chapter XVIII. Demand for Flying Machines
Wonderful Results in a Year
Factories Over-crowded with Orders.
Chapter XIX. Law of the Airship
Rights of Property Owners
Some Legal Peculiarities
Danger of Trespass.
Chapter XX. Soaring Flight
Chapter XXI. Flying Machines vs. Balloons
Chapter XXII. Problems of Aerial Fligh
Chapter XXIII. Amateurs May Use Wright Patents
Chapter XXIV. Hints on Propeller Construction
Chapter XXV. New Motors and Devices
Chapter XXVI. Monoplanes, Triplanes, Multiplanes
Chapter XXVII. Records of Various Kinds |
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