Word: spite
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...spite of several days of unfavorable weather, at least one aeroplane was in the air almost all the time, and in several instances as many as four might be seen flying together, the aviators braving wind, rain, and fog. Owing to the interest shown by the large crowds which attended the flights, the meet was extended two days, and it was during this time that some of the most sensational flying was done...
...well on its keel. Many individual faults are apparent, and the body swing of the crew is poor. Wodell at 7 has a poor finish, and Campbell at 4, weighing over 190 pounds, is very awkward. The latter's rowing makes a bad break in the boat. In spite of these faults, the boat seems to travel fairly well at a low stroke, and the crew gets the hard finish with a quick recovery that is characteristic of all Yale eights. What Yale can do at a high stroke is as yet not known. It is certain, however, that...
...aeroplane got under way faster than an automobile, and though the longest distance covered was not over 400 yards, it attained the speed of 20 miles an hour within 100 yards, in spite of the fact that, owing to the restricted area, it was necessary to shut off power before the machine got fairly started. The engine, which is a four-cylinder, 30-horse power Cameron, behaved well, driving the propeller at 1200 revolutions per minute and developing a thrust of 180 pounds, which is much more than enough to drive the machine...
...spite of these drawbacks a biplane has been produced which compares favorably in workmanship with many successful machines. It has the unique features of being the lightest biplane ever constructed and of having no rear planes. The ingenious combination for controlling up-and-down direction and maintaining transverse stability by means of a single pair of anterior planes is a feature of great possibilities which has never before been embodied in a full sized aeroplane. In the progress of the science of aviation, the "Harvard I" will pray its part by demonstrating the practicability of the new ideas embodied...
...bill introduced into Congress by Representative McCall for the authorization of a drawless bridge is now being discussed. If this bill becomes a law the bridge may be built in spite of the War Department's objections...