FIRST - Heavier-than-air glider in controlled flight and equilibrium
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ucdvicky
N 37° 20.882 W 121° 56.479
10S E 593768 N 4134007
Obelisk in honor of John Montgomery who flew the first heavier-than-air glider in controlled flight and equilibrium.
Waymark Code: WM30HD
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2008
Views: 54
"1905-Directed Maloney in balloon lift of planes to heights of 800 to 4000 feet. Cut loose and maneuvered for miles in air, banking, rising, turning at ease and landing safely on successful flights of March 16, 17 and 20 at Leonard's ranch, Aptos, California. Great flight April 29 when the aeroplane, Santa Clara was taken aloft before many invited newspapermen from San Francisco Bay area. Maloney cut loose at 4000 feet and maneuvered for 15-20 minutes to descend gracefully landing just southeast of the College Campus. A full scale model of this aircraft is on display at the Hiller Museum along with other of Montgomery's airplanes. Many photos accompany the exhibit."
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