Includes photographs of the Langley Aeroplane, 28 May 1914, 2 June 1914, 17 September 1914, 19 September 1914 and 1 October 1914.
Summary:
Work discusses Samuel P. Langley, his work with the Smithsonian, his work in aviation and with the first airplanes, including history of the Langley Aerodrome (Aeroplane). Focuses on Charles D. Walcott's decision to allow Glenn H. Curtiss to recover and launch the Langley Aeroplane. Compares Langley's trials with the more recent attempt to achieve flight; explores the difficulties both in Langley's attempts, and those of Curtiss. Summarizes that Langley's airplane was indeed the first steam model airplane capable of prolonged free flight and that he developed the first man-carrying aeroplane capable of sustained free flight.
Contained within:
Smithsonian Institution Annual Report for 1914 (Book)
