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Curtiss

[ kur-tis ]

noun

  1. Glenn Hammond, 1878–1930, U.S. inventor: pioneer in the field of aviation.


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On the Curtiss OX-2 engines the clearance is but .010′′ (ten thousandths) because the valve stems are shorter.

His name was Glenn Curtiss and he afterward became one of the world's most famous aviators.

The Blimp carries a 100 horse power Curtiss aviation motor, and is equipped with wireless for exchanging messages.

The Curtiss factory has been at work for several years on the problem of the small fast fighter.

In the Curtiss machine the pilot sits just behind the planes, so that he can see above and on all sides with the greatest ease.

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