The Wright "B" Flyer

Requirements for Military Aviator Rating,
1912 Signal Corps, US Army

1. Attain an Altitude of at least 1500 feet as recorded by a barograph.

2. Make a flight of at least 5 minute duration in a wind of at least 10 mph as indicated by an anemometer near the groud.

3. Carry a passenger to a height of at least 500 feet, and on landing bring the machine to rest within 300 feet of a previously designated point.

4. Make a military reconnaissance flight of at least 20 miles cross country at an average altitude of 1500 feet, for purpose of observating and reporting information concerning features of the ground or other matter which the candidate was instructed to report upon.

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