Word: slopes
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Merrill, the only other speaker, advised the erection of an artificial slope on the society's field at Squantum, from which all the members of the society might have an opportunity to make a flight...
...assets of the society are considerably larger than last year, extensive plans are being made. A permanent hangar, which will hold two machines, and an artificial slope will be built at Squantum, where most of the experimental work will be carried on. The society's glider will be equipped with effective controls so that it can be used for free flights from an elevation. It is also planned to remodel the Roe triplane and to use in this the 30 horsepower engine which Mr. Roe used at the Squantum meet. If enough money is available, a different system of control...
...middle of the field, or of receiving the kick-off as heretofore. The result of this subdivision of the halves will certainly make the game less taxing upon the players and the change of goals after each period should nearly equalize the advantage or disadvantage of wind and sun, slope of field...