On this day in 1911 James Travis was granted the patent for Aerodrome. U.S. Patent No. 997,521.
One object of this invention is to provide elevating and sustaining wings of novel form mounted for circular movement about an axis extending transversely of the machine, the mechanism employed for actuating the wings being simple, compact and durable and under constant control of the aviator.
A further object is to proved a tail plane having means whereby it can be swung upwardly and downwardly and tilted to the right or to the left irrespective of said swinging movement so as to control the direction of flight.
A further object is to provide a novel form of controlling plane located in front of the body of the machine and by means of which the machine may be caused to soar upwardly or downwardly as desired.
