Domingo

   The Aeraptere was one of the oddities of the 1914 Concours de Securite. Like several others in the competition it did not fly. Pivoted at the top of a pyramidal pylon set on a 4-wheeled frame was a large half-cylindrical tunnel, fabric-covered on the top, which could be adjusted for incidence. 2 semicircular flaps at each end allowed the pilot to regulate the amount of air circulating through the vault. A rectangular rudder was set at the opening and a hinged flap for elevator control was set below the center of the "wing." Huge unsupported coil springs ran between the wheels on each side, evidently to help in steering on the ground. The pilot faced 7 control levers mounted on the same axis in front of him; these worked the flaps, rudder, and the overhead vault. A marvellous exercise in coordination, and safe, as well.

   (Length: c 10 m; height; c 8 m; 100 hp Anzani radial)