In order to start the flying machine, the

motor is first set in motion and then connected

to   the   front   wheels,   which   drive  the ma-

chine forward at a fearful speed. When ready

to go up, a spring is released which stretches

the   wings  and the   propellers   are   started

by   means   of   a   lever,   which   stops   the

ground wheels and turn[s] the power into the

propellers.   It  takes  about  a  twenty  yards

run,   with  the  extra  weight  of a man (about

180lbs.)   before   the   machine   leaves   the

ground.