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Glenn Curtiss: Pioneer and Competitor:
By the time the Aviation School opened in 1911, Glenn Curtiss was already a pioneer in the field of aviation. Unlike the Wrights, Curtiss made a name for himself by winning several well publicized air shows and exhibitions, such as the high profile meet at Rheims, France where he won the grand prize, the Gordon Bennett trophy. This was followed by his well publicized flight down the 142 mile Hudson River. The exposure and fame he received from these events established him as a national figure in the world of aviation.
His achievements in the field of aeronautics were many. By 1912-1913, the Curtiss Aeroplane Company had many successful aeroplane designs to be proud of. This 1912 booklet documents their achievements up to this point, and states in its introduction that fir "those having an interest in aviation, it (this booklet) should receive made than a passing notice, and those with but a passing interest in the newest of sports should be greatly surprised by the perfection of the aeroplane here enclosed."
The Curtiss School of Aviation booklet is a promotional piece to attract more students to the Curtiss School in Hammondsport, New York. |