C CODY

Cody flying school, Farnborough. Cody commenced experiments with kites in very early days on behalf of the British Admiralty. Subsequently built the first British Army dirigible, and an experimental Army aeroplane. In 1909, his direct connection with the Army ceased. A Cody I was built in 1908. A Cody II was completed June 1910. The special features of both were: very strong construction, great size ( II had area of 857 sq. feet), ailerons. Later types, except that warping is substituted for ailerons, do not differ very materially except in minor details. All wood construction. | 1911. 4-seater biplane. | 1913. 4-seater biplane. | Model. May, 1912. Monoplane. | | Length | feet (m.) | 38 (11.60) | 38 (11.60) | 38 (11.60) | | Span | feet (m.) | 43 (13) | 43 (13) | 43½ (13.25) | | Area | sq. feet (m².) | 484 (44¾) | 483 (44¾) | 260 (19) | | Weight | total lbs. (kgs.) | 1900 (862) | 1900 (862) | 2400 (1088) | | useful lbs. (kgs.) | 1000 (453) | 1000 (453) | 700 | | Motor | 60 Green, later a 100 Green | 120 Aust. Daimler | 120 Aust. Daimler | | Speed | max m.p.h. (km.) | 70 (115) | 75 (120) | 83 (135) | | min m.p.h. (km.) | 47 (75) | 47 (75) | 58 (95) | | Number built to end of last year | 1 | 1 | 1 | Remarks. —The 1911 is the famous Cody , which, as a 60 h.p., won both Michel in 1911 prizes, and completed the Daily Mail circuit. As a 100 h.p. it won the 1912 Michel in cro -country. By the end of 1912 it is said to have flown a total of 7000 miles. The 1913 is practically a duplicate with a more powerful engine. Special features of the biplanes, maximum camber to lower plane. Both planes equal span. Very strong landing gear. Propeller chain driven: 1¾ to 1 gearing. In February, 1913, four biplanes were ordered for the British Army. Cody lists a mono. for 1913 a trifle longer than the above; also five variations on the biplane of from 35 to 160 h.p., which can be built if required. IMG:4965555019825936185_ill_062.jpg:Biplane. Biplane. 46