| Show SPECIAL PLANE TO ta CARRY ARCTIC MAIL Is constructed to combat sub zero weather portland ore oie temper agures dill r 3 oi of from 80 to CO 00 degrees below zero eio mountains ice and heavy blows while lying flying au an airmail run mn isa t easy under tiny any cli circumstances cum stances but william it II graham california and alas la ka pilot ima has made it as easy as possible the pilot inventor in addition to being a good flyer Is well versed in fit alaskan lying flying by virtue of oc having spent two years with uh the northern them air transport lines all of the things lie learned during those two years are incorporated corp orated in a special stinson de plane he Is now taking into the north graham stopped oft on in portland land recently on ills his to nome where lie he will operate tin an air mall contract for the post ollice between nome and Una lakeit a ran i an of miles capt sir klubert wilkins experienced arctic flyer liliu self spent two hours c grahams ship and wits was quick to praise tho the details for comfort arid and safety of pilot and passengers in subzero flying greatest of nil nii the improvements Is the kerosene burner anil and the unique heating beating system for foi both cabin and rao mo tor A five gallon tault tank supplies fuel for a small furnace installed cunderi under the pilots seat scat radiation from the furance keeps the cabin warm airn and fresh fi esh all air Is taken tal en in through a small vent in tile he bottom of the cabin the thea heated healed nir air circulates through the motor hood keeping the motor at its best heat beat special metal shod skis bus which graham ci claims altus will land jand on oil elther rough lough or smooth ice or even in fit soft snow take care cui e of the landing equipment A combination sending bending and recel ratio set with unlimited range and power enough eno for hours houis operation Is installed in the ship with it graham claims he cin can listen to any station in the world j |
