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- Curtiss Aeroplane Co. Trade Catalog, "Curtiss Flying Boats, Aeronautical Motors, Aeroplanes, Hydroaeroplanes," 1917 - Glenn Curtiss established what would become the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company in his hometown of Hammondsport, New York, in 1909. As military orders soared during World War I, Curtiss relocated the company to Buffalo, New York, in 1916. Curtiss's firm was acquired by Willys-Overland the following year, and it merged with the Wright Company in 1929.
- 1917
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Curtiss Aeroplane Co. Trade Catalog, "Curtiss Flying Boats, Aeronautical Motors, Aeroplanes, Hydroaeroplanes," 1917
Glenn Curtiss established what would become the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company in his hometown of Hammondsport, New York, in 1909. As military orders soared during World War I, Curtiss relocated the company to Buffalo, New York, in 1916. Curtiss's firm was acquired by Willys-Overland the following year, and it merged with the Wright Company in 1929.
- Curtiss Model E Flying Boat in Flight over Water, 1910-1912 - In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.
- 1910-1912
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Curtiss Model E Flying Boat in Flight over Water, 1910-1912
In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.
- "Harvey W. Kays Piloting a Curtiss Flying Boat over Lake Keuka, November 12, 1912" - In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.
- November 12, 1912
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"Harvey W. Kays Piloting a Curtiss Flying Boat over Lake Keuka, November 12, 1912"
In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.
- Curtiss Flying Boat, 1920-1925 - Seaplanes were especially practical at a time when airstrips were rare and airports were all but nonexistent. By building the airplane's fuselage in the form of a boat hull or mounting a set of pontoon floats on the landing gear, any sufficiently large body of water became a runway.
- 1920-1925
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Curtiss Flying Boat, 1920-1925
Seaplanes were especially practical at a time when airstrips were rare and airports were all but nonexistent. By building the airplane's fuselage in the form of a boat hull or mounting a set of pontoon floats on the landing gear, any sufficiently large body of water became a runway.
- Articles on Aviation News from the Publication THE WIND CONE, 1929-1930 - The monthly magazine <em>The Wind Cone</em> -- named for the conical flags used at airports to indicate wind direction and speed -- carried news and features of interest to the aviation community. These clippings from circa 1929-1930 include stories and photos about amphibious aircraft, pilot Mary Von Mach, cold-weather flight instruction, and Germany's airship <em>Graf Zeppelin</em>.
- 1929-1930
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Articles on Aviation News from the Publication THE WIND CONE, 1929-1930
The monthly magazine The Wind Cone -- named for the conical flags used at airports to indicate wind direction and speed -- carried news and features of interest to the aviation community. These clippings from circa 1929-1930 include stories and photos about amphibious aircraft, pilot Mary Von Mach, cold-weather flight instruction, and Germany's airship Graf Zeppelin.
- 1916 Curtiss Model F "Seagull" Flying Boat Biplane - The Model F "Seagull," developed by Glenn Curtiss, was among the first successful flying boats made in the United States. More than 150 of the craft were built, with many seeing service in the U.S. Navy. At a time when landing strips were rare but lakes were plentiful, floating aircraft were practical alternatives to wheeled planes.
- 1916
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1916 Curtiss Model F "Seagull" Flying Boat Biplane
The Model F "Seagull," developed by Glenn Curtiss, was among the first successful flying boats made in the United States. More than 150 of the craft were built, with many seeing service in the U.S. Navy. At a time when landing strips were rare but lakes were plentiful, floating aircraft were practical alternatives to wheeled planes.
- Glenn Curtiss with Flying Boat, circa 1912 - Glenn Curtiss pioneered aileron control systems and designed some of the first successful seaplanes. He formed an exhibition flying team, and he set several flight records of his own. Starting in 1909, Curtiss was involved in a bitter patent dispute with the Wright brothers. It wasn't resolved until 1917, when World War I forced the creation of a patent pool.
- circa 1912
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Glenn Curtiss with Flying Boat, circa 1912
Glenn Curtiss pioneered aileron control systems and designed some of the first successful seaplanes. He formed an exhibition flying team, and he set several flight records of his own. Starting in 1909, Curtiss was involved in a bitter patent dispute with the Wright brothers. It wasn't resolved until 1917, when World War I forced the creation of a patent pool.
- Curtiss NC-4 Flying Boat, 1919-1920 - In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.
- 1919-1920
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Curtiss NC-4 Flying Boat, 1919-1920
In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.
- Henry Ford and Glenn Curtiss with Curtiss Flying Boat, 1913 - Henry Ford felt something of a kinship with aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss. When this photo was taken in 1913, Curtiss was locked in a bitter patent dispute with the Wright Company, despite Curtiss's aileron control method being mechanically different from the Wright brothers' wing-warping technique. The fight reminded Ford of his own difficult struggle against the Selden automobile patent.
- 1913
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Henry Ford and Glenn Curtiss with Curtiss Flying Boat, 1913
Henry Ford felt something of a kinship with aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss. When this photo was taken in 1913, Curtiss was locked in a bitter patent dispute with the Wright Company, despite Curtiss's aileron control method being mechanically different from the Wright brothers' wing-warping technique. The fight reminded Ford of his own difficult struggle against the Selden automobile patent.
- Curtiss Model E Flying Boat on the Ground, 1912-1913 - In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.
- 1910-1912
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Curtiss Model E Flying Boat on the Ground, 1912-1913
In addition to his pioneering work with aileron control surfaces, Glenn Curtiss designed and built some of the earliest seaplanes in the United States. His first experiments involved little more than strapping a canoe to the bottom of a standard airplane. But by 1911, the potential of Curtiss's flying boats had earned him a contract with the U.S. Navy.