The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-26
Pau|han Will Take Hilming-
ham Lady for Ride If
Weather Is Favorable
MAY TRY FOR NEW LONG
D|ST'Nct RECORD HERE
Flights VIII Continue Two Days and
Are Expected to Draw Enor-
nous Crowds From All Over
the State

The management of the Business Mems
league and the Alabama State Fair and
Exhibit association are pushing arrange
ments for Paulhan's flight here March
IL and II. A large, tent to be used as
shelter for the aeroplane, has been
ordered. and will be in place in ample
time for the meet. 1t will be placed on
the southern edge of the arena at the
fair grounds, just opposite the grand
stand. The arena, which will be extended
for the occasion, will be used as a start
ing point and place of landing for Paul
han in his sensational flights.
The admission to the grounds will be
81 and In case of no flight rain checks
emitting the holders to witness next day S
performance will be given. 1t is hoped
that just at that time in the month of
March, however, the weather will be mild
and the air movement light. Just so it is
not raining a deluge or the wind is not
blowing a gale, Paulhan is going to
make his flights according to schedule.
Paulhan has expressed his willingness
to take Birmingham lady up with him
If the weather conditions are permissible
and there is no doubt whatever that the
young lady who has volunteered for this
exciting experience and who is socially
prominent in Birmingham will enjoy a
flight in the first aeroplane to fly over
Alabama.
While 1t is not known just what new
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believed that he will try FOR the worlds
record long distance fight, and perhaps
for an endurance record.
Description of BipIane
The Paulhan biplane, of the Farman
type is about 4Ox40 feet In the measure
ment of the cross sections, with planes
five feet four inches in width. 1t weighs
900 pounds, and is equipped with seven
cylinder Gnome engine of 50-horsepower.
The single big propeller is nearly six
feet long and the car is operated in a
simple manner by lever controlling the
elevation. a foot rudder for direction,
and a small nickleplated throttle that
operates the engine and controls the gas
oline supply. The planes are of cedar,
covered with a heavy canvas, and the
frames are strengthened by many thick
wires.
On Paulhans third ascent Tuesday he
carried with him Ernest Renon, HIS chief
mechician, and an uncle of Nine. Paul
han. Mr.. Renon weighs over 240 pounds,
SO the young lady who intends going up
with Paulhan in one of his flights at Bir-
mingham can rest assured of the carrying
power of the machine.
The most remarkable feature of Paul
hans flights is his perfect control of the
acroplane. He starts off nicely without
airy bitches or delays, and after extended
flights and nerve-thrilling swoops, he
lands as lightly and as gracefully as a
bird.
The people of Birmingham and of
all Alabama will have rare opportunity
to see Paulhan at the State Fair grounds
on Friday and Saturday, March II and H..
The Business Mems league of Birming-
ham displayed good business judgment in
securing this wonderful attraction. which
will not only be real treat to Birming-
ham people, but will attract large crowds
from all over Alabama.