Langley Memoir on Mechanical Flight, Parts I and II

Name: Langley Memoir on Mechanical Flight, Parts I and II
Author: S. P. (Samuel Pierpont) Langley

by S. P. (Samuel Pierpont) Langley, Charles M. (Charles Matthews) Manly

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Langley Memoir on Mechanical Flight, Parts I and II Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge, Volume 27 Number 3, Publication 1948, 1911

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Project Gutenberg

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2015-01-17

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Public domain in the USA.

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Aeronautics Flight

About the authors

S. P. (Samuel Pierpont) Langley

1834–1906

Best known for his pioneering work in astronomy and early flight, this American scientist helped shape the Smithsonian at a turning point in its history. His career ranged from solar research and observatory leadership to bold, often risky experiments with flying machines.

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Charles M. (Charles Matthews) Manly

1876–1927

Best known as the brilliant mechanic behind Samuel Langley’s early flying experiments, he helped build and test an unusually powerful lightweight engine at the dawn of aviation. His career later ranged well beyond aircraft, with work in automobile engineering and invention.

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