In June, 1909, Roger Summer purchased a biplane constructed by Henri Farman, and on July 3d he made his first flight. Scarcely a month later he held the world’s record for duration of flight, having flown continuously for two and a halt hours. His sudden jump into the ranks of the [...]
In 1910, Roger Sommer brought out a monoplane that followed regulation lines, but was exceptionally strong. In this machine M. Sommer at Douzy made many creditable flights within months of its introduction. The general aspect suggested a Bleriot fuselage mounted on a biplane chassis.
Top Speed: 54 m.p.h.
Engine: 50 horse-power seven-cylinder Gnome
Wingspan: [...]
