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Curtiss
[ kur-tis ]
noun
- 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.
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His name was Glenn Curtiss and he afterward became one of the world's most famous aviators.
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The Blimp carries a 100 horse power Curtiss aviation motor, and is equipped with wireless for exchanging messages.
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The Curtiss factory has been at work for several years on the problem of the small fast fighter.
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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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