Word: penguine
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...first he uses only a "penguin," a 25-horsepower Bleriot monoplane, which is so termed because its wings are clipped so that it cannot leave the ground. The tendency of the machine is to travel in circles and thereby the novice is educated in steering an aeroplane, and in driving it with the tail horizontal. Handling the engine properly is also taught. The next step is to another "penguin," this time of 35 horsepower. Not until near perfection is reached is the third step, to a 35 horsepower Bleriot monoplane, permitted. This machine is flown about a quarter mile...
...work in Mr. Chamberlain's book, which is very comprehensive and includes every known bird of today in this part of the country. No bird that can be found east of the Mississippi River, from the Gulf stream to the Arctic Ocean is omitted from the list - even the penguin and frigate, or man-of-war bird, - which have nearly vanished from this country, - are mentioned. Mr. Chamberlain shows great sympathy with his subject, and has treated it, while to a certain extent scientifically, yet in so direct and simple a manner that the most inexperienced in ornithology can appreciate...