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EUGENE ELY, 1ST TO LAND & TAKEOFF FROM A SHIP, REMEMBERED.mpg

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Uploaded by on Nov 1, 2010

Bob Coolbaugh and Andrew King now preparing to celebrate the U. S. Navy's
Centennial of Flight share a view of their replica of Eugene Ely's Curtiss Pusher. They've flown the machine many times from the strip at New Market, VA. Andrew has had it to an altitude of 4,200 feet. Soon to be flown to Norfolk, VA (200 miles) to help open the centennial year.

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  • I enjoyed the video very much. I have just read a book about Glenn Curtiss from C.R. Roseberry. I see that Eugene Ely's plane descended 37 feet from the bow and finally picked up speed. The propellers and the rudder hit the water and drenched him. The props were slightly damaged, but he was unable to determine anything, as his goggles were sprayed with water and he was nearly blinded. He then entered a low fog and was lost. He swerved towards shore and landed at Willoughby Spit.

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