Publication 8242, 1903, Maxim's opinions

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Maxim is pessimistic about the reliability of dirigible balloons. "I am of the opinion that if there is an exhibition of dirigible balloons at St. Louis, very few of them will be able to return to the point of departure. It will be found, I think, that when these balloons ascend they will travel with the wind exactly like any other balloon."


Original title Maxim's opinions
Simple title Maxim's opinions
Authors
Date 1903
Countries US
Languages en
Keywords Hiram Stevens Maxim, critiques, George F. Parker, St. Louis World's Fair, dirigible, navigation, Alberto Santos-Dumont
Journal Aer. World
Related to aircraft? 1
Page count 2
Word count
Wikidata id

Sources

  • Brockett 1910, page 567, entry 8242: Maxim's opinions. Aer. World, Vol. 1, No. 8, 1903, Glenville, Ohio, pp. 185-186. S (8242
  • Scan at IA