FACCIOLI

Aristide Faccioli produced detailed book on propellers, rudders and wings 1895. Worked Turin where his N.1 triplane (13 January 1909) was powered by SPA/Faccioli engine with 8 opposed pistons in 4 cylinders. N.2 biplane (May 1909) flown by son Mario, led to N.3 and improved N.4, gaining Mario first pilot licence on Italian aircraft. Last aircraft (1913) was N.6 high-wing monoplane.

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