
Similar
Blind landing now possible. Washington D.C. It is now possible to make blind landings which has been one of the biggest difficulties to aviation. It is this single instrument located above the panel in the center directs him to the ground in a curved track and also in a straight line so as to hit the runway that is chosen for the landing. By watching the above instrument the pilot can direct his plane to the ground and determine whether he is to the right or left or above or below the beam that is transmitted. In tests that have been made the pilot has been able to land repeatedly within a few yards of the same spot
Summary
Heavier than Air: From first heavier-than-air manned flights, to a dawn of modern aviation.
Airplanes and blimps above National Mall, Washington Monument, Potomac river and around.
Tags
Date
1900 - 1940
Contributors
Harris & Ewing, photographer
in collections
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 38.90719, -77.03687
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.