Developed several small powered models including an early tailless aircraft.
Lateral (roll) control in early aircraft was problematic at best.
From 1904 he installed this engine in a number of competition speedboats and early aircraft.
All the early aircraft had very low wing loadings for sufficient reasons.
Work on the rotary engine, which powered many early aircraft up until about 1920.
First produced in 1907 it was used on a number of early French aircraft.
Hickory was extensively used for the construction of early aircraft.
This dangerous procedure was only possible with early aircraft of low weight and landing speed.
In early aircraft, a tailskid made of metal or wood was used to support the tail on the ground.
The single defensive machine gun of the earlier aircraft was also omitted.