Maxim's Flying Machine

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:boat
gptkbp:aircraft_operated approximately 30 seconds
about 10 feet
gptkbp:challenges stability in flight
gptkbp:construction_material wood and fabric
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:design trial and error
gptkbp:design_feature biplane structure
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:railway
gptkbp:exhibited_at gptkb:Smithsonian_Institution
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:Royal_Academy_of_Arts
gptkbp:famous_quote " The future of flying machines is bright."
gptkbp:first_flight 1894
Baldwin Park, England
gptkbp:funding self-funded
gptkbp:has_weakness failed to achieve sustained flight
gptkbp:historical_context Victorian era innovation
gptkbp:historical_impact inspired future inventors
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:late_19th_century
gptkbp:historical_significance early aviation development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Maxim's Flying Machine
gptkbp:influenced future aircraft designs
military aviation development
commercial aviation development
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Otto_Lilienthal
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:birds
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:Maxim_Gun
aircraft engineering advancements
modern aviation pioneers
futuristic aircraft designs
gptkbp:invention gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Hiram_Maxim
granted in 1891
gptkbp:involved_technology aviation propulsion systems
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of yes
gptkbp:landing_distance crash landing
gptkbp:legacy pioneering aviation technology
gptkbp:modern_relevance early 20th century aviation.
gptkbp:notable_achievement first powered flight in the UK
gptkbp:notable_event first powered flight attempt
gptkbp:notable_feature steam-powered engine
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Hiram_Maxim
gptkbp:notable_traits large wingspan
gptkbp:operational_status non-operational
gptkbp:purpose experimental flight
gptkbp:related_concept aerodynamics
flight dynamics
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Aerial_Navigation_Conference_1894
gptkbp:related_figures gptkb:Wilbur_Wright
gptkb:Octave_Chanute
gptkbp:research_areas aviation engineering
gptkbp:strategic_goals insufficient lift
gptkbp:success limited
gptkbp:type heavier-than-air aircraft
gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of the principles of flight
gptkbp:weight over 1 ton
gptkbp:wingspan over 40 feet
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hiram_Maxim
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4