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Navigation aerienne. Solution dun grand probleme par lemploi
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Navigation aerienne. Solution dun grand probleme par lemploi
Navigation aerienne. Solution dun grand probleme par lemploi des voiles mobiles... Systeme Augte. Lanteigne, menuisier mecen.... Scaled design drawings for a patent show Aug. Lanteignes system of aerial navigation, which used a continuous belt of sails to achieve propulsion. (Source: AG Renstrom, LC staff, 1981-82.). Date 1853
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Navigating the Unknown: Aerial Innovation in the 19th Century - The Pioneering Solution of Eugène Lanteigne's Aerial Navigation System (1853) This image showcases a scaled design drawing for Eugène Lanteigne's groundbreaking aerial navigation system, a remarkable invention that aimed to solve the grand problem of flight through the employment of mobile sails. Dating back to 1853, Lanteigne's design was a precursor to modern aviation, featuring a continuous belt of sails that propelled the aircraft through the air. The intricately detailed drawing reveals the meticulous craftsmanship of Lanteigne's creation, with the skilled hands of a master carpenter, Auguste Augte, guiding its development. As a mecen (patron) of this innovative project, Augte's expertise in boat building and sail design proved invaluable in bringing Lanteigne's vision to life. The system, which has been referred to as 'Navigation Aerienne: Solution dun grand probleme par lemploi des voiles mobiles' (Aerial Navigation: Solution to a Grand Problem through the Employment of Mobile Sails), was a significant step forward in the field of aeronautics. Although Lanteigne's design did not result in commercial flights, it served as a crucial foundation for the advancements that would eventually lead to powered, sustained flight. This piece of history highlights the ingenuity and determination of its creator, Eugène Lanteigne, and the essential role of collaborators like Auguste Augte in pushing the boundaries of human innovation. The intricate design drawings offer a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the passion and curiosity that drives us to explore the skies and conquer the unknown.
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