Launching

Examples

• Langley' s method of launching had been proved practical, but Curtiss finally deci ded to start from the water, and accordingly fitted the aeroplane with hydroae roplane floats. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
• This smal ler machine was tested August 8, 1903, the same launching apparatus being employed as with the steam-driven models of 1896. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
• The old method of launching the plane from a hill gave little chance for a real test. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
• As he had no idea of deceiving her, and always desired to please her, he was thus made chary of launching into expense. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
• He also constructed new launching apparatus. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
• Again difficulty occurred with the launching gear, the rear wings and rudder being wrecked before the aeroplane was clear of the ways. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
• But in spite of this launching at the hands of the most eminent scientists, business men could see little future for the new machine. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
• At a given signal the aeroplane was released fr om the overhead launching apparatus on the upper deck of the house-boat. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
• Launching the craft, he propelled it down the river by using the same engine to drive the paddle wheels. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.

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