The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-06-13

nished by Congressman James H. Nc
Dermott of Chicago and Washington,
a Bridgeport inventor, John Murphy,
Of 279 Brook street, is bringing to
completion at the factory of Topping
& Kerr at A Union Square, huge
aeroplane, capable of carrying four
passengers, which will be entered in
to the New York to San Francisco
flight for $4,000.
A fight over Bridgeport some time
next month; a four-passenger flight
from Bridgeport to Chicago in nine or
ten hours time; a three-passenger
f1igth from New York to San Fran
cisco, and finally passenger carry
ing fight from New York to London
these are some of the record break
ing wonders confidently promised by
Mr.. Murphy.
The aeroplane is of special design
and contains number OF unique fea-
lures, all of which have been patented
patent treaties hold. Experts in the
employ of Congressman McDermott
have examined the patents and mod
els and declare that the new machine
will be world beater, for size. speed,
power, safety and enduran nee. While
it contains number of great improve
ments, it is by no means freak"
machine. It's inventor has studied the
aeroplane question for years; has
carefully reasoned out the faults and
objections of every successful type OF
aeroplane and has attempted to build
another in which all of these faults
and objections are overcome.
Within a few days the two 70 horse
power motors for this enormous aero
rr,iu in, ri
the question of their installation will
be a matter Of but a short time. Then
Mr.. Murphy promises to give several
flights over the city Of Bridgeport. He
hopes that the machine will be- in
readiness by July 4th so that he can
open the eyes of the citizens upon
that date with the greatest exhibition
of aeroplaning they ever witnessed.
The new aeroplane is being manu-
factured and will be marketed by the
Bridgeport Aeronautic Co. This con-
Germ is backed by 100000 capital all
paid in, and there is not a cents
worth of stock on the market. Con-
sressman McDermott and Mr.. Murphy
are the chief stockholders.
At the factory of Topping & Kerr
a model Of the new machine has been
competed. The model is a big one.
and complete in every respect. SO
perfect is 1t, that 1t cost in the neigh
borhood of $700.
Here are some Of the features of
this new aeroplane, which experts be-
lieve will produce such wonderful re-
suits:
Weight 1900 pounds; lifting capa-
city, above weight, 4,500 pounds
Six propellors for diving; one pro-
pellor beneath ship to give additional
lift.
Two complete power plants, which
may be run in combination or sepa-
rateIy At all times interchangeable
and either one alone sufficient to run
ship.
Complete independence of propel-
All propellors inside the wing sur
face, so that air from the tips of the
propelIors which is ordinarily wasted,
Is utilized by acting directly against
the wings, giving increased buoyancy
and speed.
Patented gasoline and oil tanks of
special shape 80 that the fitting of
the ship cannot shift the contents of
the tanks and interfere with the run
ming of the engine.
Complete control vested in opera
tor in such a manner that the ma
tural balancing of his body will at
ali times maintain equilibrium of the
ship.
Maximum speed estimated as be-
tween 125 and ITO miles per hour.
Ll1tlnS Capacity SO great tndt 1t
can ascend and descend, with aid Of
lifting propeller, in very limited
ground space, avoiding dangerous
"swoop' to ground now necessary in
other types of flying machines.
Power plants so situated that the
dangerous reactionary twisting of the
engine, which makes ordinary aero
planes so difficult to balance, is ELI
minated.
Construction of alloyed aluminium
throughout, combining a maximum Of
iightness and strength.
Propellors eight feet in diameter
with gears capable of speeding them
up to 1000 revolutions per minute.
Two sets of propellors working in
pairs, so that the air from one set
is blown against another, eliminating
the wasteful "slippage" and giving
greatly increased efficiency
Propellors both in front and behind
the engine, but all of them inside the
wing surface.
Complete control of both motors so
that it is possible to start and stop
them in mid air.
tor, and mega phone speaking connec-
tion between them, so that captain OF
airship will at all times be in touch
with his crew.
Great stability provided by special
wing devices.
The inventor will drive the aero
aeroplane on its first trip himself On
the New York to Chicago flight which
will be the first attempt at a long dis
tance record, he will take the folIow-
ing crew with him:
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