Remove Center of Gravity Remove Jet Remove Pitot Tube
article thumbnail

Examining over 100 years of flight automation and the history of the autopilot

Aerotime

As the French mechanic slid himself along the wing of the aircraft, shifting its center of gravity, the aircraft became unbalanced. In a second pass in front of the judging panel, and during a demonstration of unfathomable danger, Cachin climbed onto one of the aircrafts wings, while Sperry placed his hands on his head.