New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-04
ATWOOD'S DIZZY FLIGHTS
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tators on the island. why should he
want to stop his motor when the wind
is at his back and a thousand roofs
beneath him.
The machine began to glide at an
acute angle.
"Of course. he knows his business"
said the spectators. but shutting Off
the engine when the wind is at your
back is not according to Wilbur" re-
fcrring to one Wright by that name.
Makes Series Of spirss.
He was over Buttermilk Channel
when he began spiral glide Of the type
made prominent by Walter Brookins
Of the Wright Company.
Beautiful" cried the women under
their red and green parssols. Bravo"
shouted the splendid looking officers
who were by their side. How aero
rautics have advanced" they added
gravely.
The spirals We're made first to the
right. then to the left and the aviator
was seen 10 he again over Governors
Island
The sun shot its last burning beams
across the harbor. The bugler sounded
the call TO mess It produced no candi-
dates With marvellous beauty Atwood
brought the silent ship to the sands
Il am sorry l cannot grant yodr
license" said Major Reber.
Why" asked M. Atwood, with sur
prise
You made only four figure Fights on
the last test" said Major Reber. He
was kind. hut firm. Also. he was
good deal embarrassed. was the major
The signs Of the gentle women were 50
appealing. the flushed face Of the Bos-
ton man so hoyish and good natured
81 thought / had made five Of those
things that's why I jockeyed of as I
did" said Mr.. Atwood
only four" replied the major
Well" said the aviator. just a trife
nettled. but smiling. don't you give
chap any credit for finding his way
home when his engine stops on him over
those buildings and he is compelled to
glide with the wind?"
Il can't find anything in the rules Of
the International Aeronautic Federation
covering this feature Of the case" re-
piled the major turning through the
printed pages compiled by stock brokers.
insurance agents and other aeronsuts in
charge Of the sport Of aviation.
I'm sorry" said Atwood. intently
watching nothing in the distance.
I'm very sorry" said the major, his
ewes on the face of the younger man.
when will you complete the task
Il don't think l care 10 do it right
swav." he replied. Il am thinking Of
going TO Washington Thursday with my
machine. and. 10 tell the truth, major.
I'm not so keen for the license as 10
want to run the risk Of damaging my
machine before then.
Well" said the major. enthusiastic
once more, when you get 10 Washing
ton YOU can call mp one Of our represent
atives and have him observe you in the
test. You have only 10 make the last
five figure Fights. you know
ct can do that after flying to Wash
ingfon. YOU say" asked Atwood, with
out smiling
The major nodded pleased that the
other had caught his meaning.
"yes. YES. 1 see" said Atwood. I'll
have 10 hurry to the Manhattan Hotel
for dinner now. If you'n excuse me
a telegram for YOU. Atwood, said
Lieutenant !. {. Hodges. whom the
aviator. an hour before. had taken on
his first flight, lasting fifteen minutes.
Asked to Garry General Grant.
y was an invitation from Timothy L.
woodruff promising on behalf Of the
Aero club Of America Allan A. Ryan
PRESIDENT and the colony at Nassau
boulevard that if Atwood would fly to
the Long Island Aerodrome to-day.
bringing with him Major General f. D.
Grant as "A passenger, they would all
o,yo him. Atwood. a warm welcome.
- Guess they've told the truth as far
as that goes" said tho aviator, hopping
his brow.
"WW YOU accept" ne was asked
81 have to go 20 dinner now he said.
Late last night Mr.. Atwood decided
70 go to Washington by train at . a. m.
to-day TO fulfil his engagements to ny.
a., evpects 10 return 10 this city before
,,. ord of the week.