Crossing the Alps the very first time

[Slide]

100 years and a week ago a young man named Jorge Chavez was the first to cross the Alps with his Bleriot XI Monoplane.
He lost his life after a successful flight while landing the plane when his wings fell off 10 m over ground.

Here is a website dedicated to his flying days, very well presented: www.jorgechavezdartnell.com/
Extra sugar: They have the original 28-page manual for the Bleriot plane available in full size.
www.jorgechavezdartnell.com/documents/bleriotmanual.swf

Enjoy!

[beana51]

Yes one more of "THE RIGHT STUFF" Guys....Roger posted great pictures of this,and Chestnut's fabulous model!....thanx slide!..Vin!


Chestnuts gives us a new Bleriot for FsX!
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[robert4368]

Great history. Thanks Slide.