The craft was vibrating with the strain of
the great power, but the vibration had been reduced to a minimum by
means of special spring devices.
"Now we'll try a spiral ascent," said Dick, as he moved the lever
of the horizontal rudder. The Abaris responded instantly, and began
a spiral climb, which is usually the method employed by birdmen.
They also generally descend in spirals, especially when volplaning.
Up and up went the big aircraft. There was a section of the cabin
floor made of thick transparent celluloid, and through this a view
could be had of the earth below.
"We're leaving your place behind, Dick," said Paul, as he noted the
decreasing size of the home of the young millionaire.
"Well, we'll come back to it--I hope," Dick answered. "Don't you
fellows want to try your hand at steering?"
"Wait until you've been at it a while, and see how it goes,"
suggested Innis. "We don't want to wreck the outfit."
But the Abaris seemed a stanch craft indeed, especially for an
airship.
"Say, this is a heap-sight better than sitting strapped in a small
seat, with the wind cutting in your face!" exclaimed Larry, as he
moved about the enclosed cabin.
"It sure is mighty comfortable--the last word in aeroplaning, just
as Dick's touring car was in autoing," declared Paul, who had taken
a seat at a side window and was looking out at some low-lying
clouds.
"All we want now is a meal, and we'll be all to the merry!" Dick
exclaimed.
Pages:
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119