Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1873-05-14
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The experiment Of aerial naviga.
ti0n is about being tried according tc
the plans perfected by q Yenerable
genius named J. G. Fairyiew, who
has the prestige, at least. Of having
previously produced several invens
tiens Of the highest utility to other
| fields Of mechanics. Mr.. FairView
has been engaged for several years in
perfeeting his present invention,
which is claimed to have worked en-
tirely satisfactory in the model, aflds
number OF scientific gentlemen Of the
city express much confidence in his
success, and lend him substantial en-
eouragen1ent In developing his inven-
ton on large scale. The air ship,
which has already received the des-
ignation Of the Gladiator, is being
constructed on entirely new and orig
inal plans, the complication Of which
renders description difilcaltin . brief
limit. The main ship so-ealled con.
sists OF q hickory hoop, light but
strong, oval in shape, and pointed at
one end. This is sixty feet IN breadth.
The hoop is merly the stay OF . cam
VASES sack, calculated for the recep-
ton Of gas. Above this Is another
gas receptacle nearly similar in shape,
lighter in construction and greater Ia
capacity for holding gas. It q at
taehed 70 the main ship by. strong
stays on all sides. Below, the maia
stip p Is q small boat like car, for the
sceommodation Of the passengers. On
the sides Of the main ship are attach
ed enormous wings, which operate
similar to those Of bat, and also pad
dle-wheels, which exert their force
against the air but offer no resistance.
OF course steering apparatus d m
eluded, somewhat resembling the tail
OF q bind. In the craft now prepar-
ing for an aerial fight, 1000 yards Of
fabric are used and q Considerable
amount Of steel, eordage and light
woodwork. Above the whole cOnfri-
vance protrudes a spar, to which will
be attached mainsail and lib. In
the ship now preparing for 3 cruise
the wings and propelling wheel viii
be operated by manual power. by
means of erRnks. The Gladiator Is
designed to carry ten persons. Two
viii be stationed on either side Of the
framework Of the main ship 70 0oDe-
rate the wings, one at the stern 10 op-
crate the rudder, and the remainder
in the car below to spell themselves
In turning the crank which reyolyes
the pfopsllinR wheels on the sides OF
the main ship. The eoncern will
thus be, aside from the sails, in about
the form Of three almond pits lying
"flat wise," and viii thus offer little
resistance to the breeze from any di-
reetion, and IL IL the expectation OF
the inventor that he viii be enabled
to obtain the same advantages In. the
sir as sail ship employs on the Wa
ter. The Initiating capacity Of the
Gladiator will be rs, ,OO6 cubic feet on
gas, and, as pure hydrogea is to be
used, her lifting power VIII exceed
three tons This viii suffice to carry
the air-ship and The contemplated ten
persons on the trial trip, and that
Mons. Falrview and bis friends viii
60 up there need be no doubt. The
only question Is: "What will they
do with it 2D Should the pr0pellin4
and steam apparatus work satisfacto-
", permitting steady, courses, easy
landings, ETC., why, Of eourse, the
problem OF aerial navigation will bel
solved. The air ship II inn course of
in the old dancing .hall
at the City gardens, and It Is prom
Ised that the departure will be made l
from there about the first Of May
The ascension Is fully assured but !
The result we leave to after eonsidera-
ions. Meantime, the preparations /
Will no doubt engage the attention Of /
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