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[[newspaper clippings]] [[article]] 20 WISEMAN MAKES GREAT FLIGHTS IN SAN FRANCISCO Fred J. Wiseman, the popular Santa Rosa boy, again made good in his aeroplane at the San Francisco aviation meet Wednesday when he made two most successful flights qualifying for all the prizes but one. He announced after having completed his last flight that he would make an attempt for an altitude flight Thursday morning. The manner in which the Santa Rosan handled his machine showed he had it under perfect control. He was complimented by the other aviators and given a hearty reception by the grandstand crowd each time he appeared on the grounds. At his first appearance Wiseman, Wednesday afternoon, took to the air in professional style and flew off towards the soldier camp, to avoid air currents, and after making a detour came around and back on the half mile straightaway alighting where he started after having covered about four miles with ease. Later in the afternoon Wiseman again took the air and after making the same trip flew clear around the field and then started off towards South San Francisco and was gone for some little time. He finally returned alighting in good form amid the hearty and prolonged applause of the crowd, having made the longest and best amateur flight of the meet. But Mr. Wiseman and his associates are very loud in their praise for the kindness and courtesies extended them by the management, the officials and professional birdmen. The management has put itself out to give Wiseman every opportunity to make good as it was known that he was compelled to assemble his engine on the field and take the air within ten minutes after the work was completed. When he made good it was determined to give him every possible assistance. Mr. Wiseman and his associates are all Santa Rosans and they are proud to have the fact known on every possible occasion. The announcer always speaks of Wiseman from Santa Rosa and no opportunity is lost to give Santa Rosa the benefit of the publicity due her for having young men who manufactured their own aeroplane from a combination of the principles from the best to be found in the other makes and unsuccessful fly the makes and successfully fly the machine [[/article]] [[/article]] PRESS DEMOCRAT, SANTA ROSA, CALIFORN WISEMAN'S ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE AIR IN RENO ATTRACTING NOTICE The Santa Rosa friends of Fred Wiseman, M. Peters and Don C. Prentiss are much interested in what Wiseman and Peters are accomplishing with the Wiseman-Peters biplane II in Reno, Nev. Appended are some editorial and news clippings from Reno papers regarding the achievements of the birdmen to date. They will be read with interest: * * * * The pluck and determination of the aviators at the state fair grounds is worthy of commendation. Owing to the rarity of the atmosphere, the thrust of the propeller was not sufficient to make the first two public meets a success, but with the new equipment Reno has at last an airship that will fly as was demonstrated yesterday. As this is the first heavier than air machine that has left the ground in Nevada, or probably anywhere in the world at this altitude, the fact is an interesting accomplishment, and establishes a world record. * * * * The first aeroplane flight ever made at this altitude and the first ever made in the state, with the exception of the short lift Sunday a week ago took place yesterday at the state fair grounds. In testing the machine Fred Wiseman rose about forty feet and flew a quarter of a mile. It was not his intention to make either a long or far flight, as this was the first time the machine has been off the ground since it was reconstructed. It is now pronounced to be in perfect condition and a great flight is expected next Sunday. The new starting runway is completed and is less dangerous than the track, which was used at the previous endeavor. * * * * Exerting a thrust double the strength of what was formerly available, the new propeller that Fred Wiseman has placed on his biplane lifted him clear of the field at the race track yesterday and kited him for a quarter of a mile at an elevation of from 30 to 50 feet. A number of spectators were present to see the tryout, and were rewarded by seeing the most important and successful flight of a heavier than air machine ever held in Nevada. Wiseman expects to surpass this feat on Sunday when his aviation meet will probably be held. The new propeller is considerably larger than the old one, and has a greater pitch, and consequently stronger thrust than that of the smaller one, which was tried here two weeks ago. More practice flights will probably be made today and it is expected that the crowd will get a real treat on Sunday when the birdman will circle and swoop and dart about in the on directly in front of the big grand stand at the track. [[/article]] [[article]] PEOPLE INTERESTED IN WISEMAN'S COMING FLIGHT Republican Complimented for Arranging for the People The people of Santa Rosa are much interested in the coming of Fred J. Wiseman in his flying machine. From early morning until late in the afternoon Thursday, the REPUBLICAN office was besieged with inquiries by telephone regarding the probable flight on that day. While Wiseman and his mechanicians made every effort to pull off the flight early in the day, they were not successful, because of the condition of the ground where the flying machine was stored away. It was the intention to make the flight during the forenoon, and then the hour was postponed until early in the afternoon. Inquiry of Ralph A. Beiden here early in the afternoon elicited the information that the flight might be pulled off some time later in the afternoon, possibly between four and 5 o'clock. The REPUBLICAN was complimented many times during the day for its progressiveness in making arrangements to let the people of Santa Rosa know when Wiseman and his flying machine would arrive. These arrangements will be carried out just as soon as the information can reach this office that the machine has started on its journey to the county seat. The latest new from the air ship at Petaluma was received late this afternoon from Art S. Newburg, city editor of the Argus. He stated that when Wiseman and the crew arrived on the scene Thursday morning, the flying machine was stored in the pavilion there. The assembling of the air ship was begun promptly, but it was stated that it could not be made ready for the flight before 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Should the aviator determine not to attempt the flight on Thursday afternoon late, he will no doubt make the trial Friday morning. [[/article]] [[ article]] Exhibitions of speed, altitude, quick starting and accuracy of alighting, by James Radley, holder of the world's speed and quick-starting records, and by the famous California aviator, Fred J. Wiseman. Motor cycle races for Radley's (personal) cup, value $100. Harness races under auspices of San Jose DrivingClub. Music throughout the afternoon. Sunday's Program FLIGHT OF James Radley To Mount Hamilton AND RETURN -- WEATHER CONDITIONS FAVORABLE, THE ENTIRE FLIGHT IN FULL VIEW OF SPECTATORS. Five-mile race between James Radley in his Bleriot Fuyer and a high-powered automobile, standing start, for a $500 side bet. Flying exhibitions by Radley and Wiseman. Finals in the motor cycle races for Radley cup. Music throughout the afternoon - Something doing every minute. [[image - hand with index finger pointing to the right]] FLIGHTS GUARANTEED BY CONTRACT WITH SANTA CLARA VALLEY AERO CLUB. ADMISSION: 50c, GRAND STAND, SUNDAY ONLY, 25c. AUTOMOBILES $1 CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE, ACCOMPANIED BY PARENTS, FREE. [[/article]]
