The Aerodrome
At the turn of the 20th century, Samuel Pierpont tried his hand in the developing aviation world. The Aerodrome was born, and it's birth shook the entire aviation community. Getting into the air was a hot commodity, and, at first glance, it had seemed that Pierpont had done it.
The Aerodrome successfully achieved a 53 hp radial alongside an impressive power-to-weight ratio. It was as light as a feather but sturdy as ever... for a few short moments. Unfortunately, the plane crashed into the Potomac River on two separate flight tests. This was enough to push it off the playing grounds.
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