Trials of the "America" began 23 June 1914 with Porte also as Chief Test Pilot; testing soon revealed serious shortcomings in the design, it was under powered so the engines were replaced with more powerful tractor engines.
Trials of the "America" began 23 June 1914 with Porte also as Chief Test Pilot; testing soon revealed serious shortcomings in the design, it was under powered. The engines were replaced with more powerful tractor engines.