These rudders
are arranged to work in unison, independently, or in opposite
directions. In the Model B machine, there are also two small
rear elevating rudders, which work in unison with the front
rudders. One vertical rudder of 10 square feet is suspended
in the rear of a small stationary horizontal plane in Model A,
while the vertical rudder on Model B is only 6 square feet in
size. The elevating rudders are arranged so as to act as
stabilizing
planes when the machine is in flight. The wing tips are
held in place with a special two-piece casting which forms a
hinge, and makes a quick detachable joint. Wing tips are also
used in balancing.
Model A is equipped with a Cameron 25-30 h. p., 4-cylinder,
air-cooled motor. On Model B a Holmes rotary 7-cylinder
motor of 4x4-inch bore and stroke is used.
Positive control is secured by use of the Stebbins-Geynet
"auto-control" system. A pull or push movement operates the
elevating rudders, while the balancing is done by means of
side movements or slight turns. The rear vertical rudder is
manipulated by means of a foot lever.
New Cody Biplane.
Among the comparatively new biplanes is one constructed by
Willard F. Cody, of London, Eng., the principal distinctive
feature of which is an automaticcontrol which works independently
of the hand levers.
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