INDEX
- Aerodromes, their evolution, 14
- Age, its relation to flying, 11
- Alighting, operation of, 51
- Biplanes and tuition, the "pusher" type, 16
- Bleriot, Louis, study of his methods as a pilot, 84
- Certificate of proficiency, tests for, 54
- Cody, S. F., 90
- Commercial possibilities of aviation, 107
- Conneau, Lieut. J. ("Beaumont"), 87
- Constructional weakness in aeroplanes, risks of, 60
- Controllability of aeroplanes, problems of, 33
- Cross-country flying, pupils' first experiences, 92
- Dual-Engine machines, 79
- Engine failure, risks of, 65
- Enjoyment of learning to fly, 12
- Farman, Henri, pioneer work as an aviator, 86
- Fees for tuition, 13
- First flights, pupil as passenger, 39
- Health and flying, 10
- Human factor in relation to accidents, 71
- Improvements in aircraft which spell safety, 76
- Industry of aviation, its expansion, 100
- Instructors, qualifications necessary, 15
- Latham, Hubert, temperamental study, 86
- Learning to fly not dangerous, 11
- Manual dexterity, need of, 12
- Opportunities for the newcomer in aviation, 101
- "Rolling" (handling a machine on the ground), 43
- School aeroplanes, types of, 16
- —— aeroplanes, need for ample supply, 15
- —— biplane, its controls, 34
- Schools, modern, their conveniences, 18
- Sensations of flight, 41
- Speed in its relation to flying, 31
- Speed, promise of the future, 109
- Straight flights, 44
- Sustaining planes, their operation, 32
- Temperament, the ideal for flying, 22
- Time required in learning to fly, 19
- Touring by air, 105
- Turning in the air, 46
- Vedrines, Jules, his piloting, 90
- Vol-plané, the, 48
- Weather, its effect on tuition, 38
- Wind fluctuation, dangers of, 62
- —— flying, 80
- Wrights, Wilbur and Orville, 82
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Some books selected as being likely to appeal to a man, without technical knowledge, who contemplates learning to fly.
"THE AIRMAN," by Captain C. Mellor, R.E. Published by Mr. John Lane, the Bodley Head, London. (3s. 6d.)
Describes the author's experiences, in France, while obtaining a brevet on a Maurice Farman biplane.
"THE ESSAYS OF AN AVIATOR." Obtainable from "Aeronautics," 170, Fleet Street, London, E.C. (2s. 6d.)
A series of admirable papers, written by a pilot and from a pilot's point of view.
"THE AERONAUTICAL CLASSICS." A series of booklets issued at 1s. each by the Aeronautical Society, 11, Adam Street, Adelphi, London, W.C.
Describe authoritatively, and very interestingly, the work of great pioneers.
"FLIGHT WITHOUT FORMULÆ," by Commandant Duchene, of the French Génie (translated from the French by John H. Ledeboer). Published by Longmans, Green & Co., 39, Paternoster Row, E.C. (7s. 6d.)
Instructive discussions, clearly expressed, on the mechanics of the aeroplane.
"PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT," by A. E. Berriman. Obtainable from "Flight" Offices, St. Martin's Lane, London, W.C. (2s.)
"AERO ENGINES," by G. A. Burls. Published by Charles Griffen & Co., 12, Exeter Street, Strand, London, W.C. (8s. 6d.).