Octave Chanute Inspirational Quotes (4)

If there be one man, more than another, who deserves to succeed in flying through the air, that man is Mr. Laurence Hargrave, of Sydney, New South Wales.

I believe the new machine of the Wrights to be the most promising attempt at flight that has yet been made.

All agreed that the sensation of coasting on the air was delightful.

The machine may even carry mail is special cases. But the useful load will be very small. The machines will eventually be fast, they will be used in sport, but they are not to be thought of as commercial carriers.