Smithsonian Report. 1954.— Loening 



Plate 6 



1. The Loening 0L8 amphibian. This widely used biplane was typical of accepted wing 

 structure in the decade 1920-1930. It weighed 200 pounds more than a monoplane would 

 have, and had a speed of 15 miles an hour less. 



2. The 1909-1912 Curtiss pusher. The engine and radiator were aimed directly at the 



pilot in case of a crash. 



