A design of Fred T. Childs of Akron, Ohio. The top wing measured 36 by 7 ft, and the lower 26 by 7 ft, the surface being 578 ft. It had two side surfaces measuring 6 by 7 ft ft, set at a dihedral angle, the idea being that these will maintain equilibrium during flight on the theory that a tip to one side or the other will cause an increased resistance on the side tipping over, with a resultant righting of the machine. The total weight of the machine, without the engine, was given as 250 lbs.
For exhibiting the machine at a county fair, a 2-cylinder, 7 hp Waterman engine was installed, but the motor intended to drive the machine was a 35 hp air-cooled, promised not to weigh more than 150 lbs including the magneto and accessories. The two 7-foot propellers were driven by cable, but it was intended to try chains and sprockets.
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