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attraction. As a matter of fact, it was not difficult or dangerous as the movement became automatic and the pilot soon became accustomed to it. Of course, it was not safe to be careless. If the pilot's foot was not in place on just the right spot the small one inch spruce beam would snap and a fatal accident might occur. [[strikethrough]] This did not happen but at the time I was making the two flights for the Hearst Newspapers in New York City in August, 1905 I had an experience that I shall always remember.[[/strikethrough]]

[[strikethrough]]At an elevation of 2,000 feet the ship commenced to pitch when passing to a new strata of air.  In attempting to correct the movement my foot slipped off of the frame and I made a complete turn of my body in an effort to keep from falling.  I found myself hanging head down with my right foot caught by the toe in the crosswire of the frame.  For a few seconds I remained in this position and then carefully reached up and gripped the bottom of the frame and quickly pulled myself up into position again.  Naturally I was frightened but as I had to bring my ship back to the grounds I soon forgot all about the near accident.  When I learned that the fall had not been noticed by those on the ground, I did not mention it except to my partner, Charlie, who had insured my life to cover his investment.[[/strikethrough]]

A CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNED
Prior to starting the season of 1908 we set up the new outfit on a vacant lot near the suburbs of Toledo and made a series of test flights.  We then announced a flight to Cleveland.  This would mean a voyage of about 120 miles with a stop at Sandusky to take on fuel.  In good weather it would not be a difficult feat.  We waited more than a week for favorable weather.  About eight o'click in the morning I made the start flying directly over the city. Just