Harriet Quimbу (Mау 11, 1875 – Julу 1, 1912) wаѕ аn еаrlу Amеriсаn аviаtоr аnd a movie screenwriter.
In 1911, she wаѕ аwаrdеd a U.S. рilоt'ѕ certificate bу thе Aero Club оf Ameri...
Not only the chassis of the machine, but all the fixtures are slippery with lubricating oil, and when the engine is speeded a shower of this oil is also thrown back directly into the driver's face. Harriet Quimby
Not only the chassis of the machine, but all the fixtures are slippery with lubricating oil, and when the engine is speeded a shower of this oil is also thrown back directly into the driver's face.
There is no reason why the aeroplane should not open up a fruitful occupation for women. Harriet Quimby
There is no reason why the aeroplane should not open up a fruitful occupation for women.
The speed with which an aviator flies and the strong currents created by the rapidly revolving propeller directly in front of the diver compel the latter to be warmly clad. Harriet Quimby
The speed with which an aviator flies and the strong currents created by the rapidly revolving propeller directly in front of the diver compel the latter to be warmly clad.
I was annoyed from the start by the attitude of doubt by the spectators that I would never really make the flight. This attitude made me more determined than ever to succeed. Harriet Quimby
I was annoyed from the start by the attitude of doubt by the spectators that I would never really make the flight. This attitude made me more determined than ever to succeed.
I saw at once that I had only to rise in my machine, fix my eyes upon the castle, fly over it and speed directly across to the French coast. Harriet Quimby
I saw at once that I had only to rise in my machine, fix my eyes upon the castle, fly over it and speed directly across to the French coast.
There must be no flapping ends to catch in the multitudinous wires surrounding the driver's seat. The feet and legs must be free, so that one can readily manipulate the steering apparatus. Harriet Quimby
There must be no flapping ends to catch in the multitudinous wires surrounding the driver's seat. The feet and legs must be free, so that one can readily manipulate the steering apparatus.
The aeroplane should open a fruitful occupation for women. Harriet Quimby
The aeroplane should open a fruitful occupation for women.
The men flyers have given out the impression that aeroplaning is very perilous work, something that an ordinary mortal should not dream of attempting. Harriet Quimby
The men flyers have given out the impression that aeroplaning is very perilous work, something that an ordinary mortal should not dream of attempting.
Everyone asks me 'how it feels to fly.' It feels like riding in a high powered automobile, minus bumping over the rough roads, continually signaling to clear the way. Harriet Quimby
Everyone asks me 'how it feels to fly.' It feels like riding in a high powered automobile, minus bumping over the rough roads, continually signaling to clear the way.
Keeping a watchful on the speedometer to see that you do not exceed the speed limit and provoke the wrath of the bicycle policeman or the covetous constable. Harriet Quimby
Keeping a watchful on the speedometer to see that you do not exceed the speed limit and provoke the wrath of the bicycle policeman or the covetous constable.
Before the student climbs into her seat, she will discover why it is well to cover her natty costume with washable jumpers or overalls. Harriet Quimby
Before the student climbs into her seat, she will discover why it is well to cover her natty costume with washable jumpers or overalls.
But when I saw how easily the man flyers manipulated their machines I said I could fly. Harriet Quimby
But when I saw how easily the man flyers manipulated their machines I said I could fly.
