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Smithsonian to offer prize.
Topic Started: Jul 23 2013, 09:34 AM (70 Views)
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(AP Washington DC) The trustees of the Smithsonian Institute announced today that they will be offering a $1000 dollar prize to the person, or persons who can successfully build a heavier than air flying machine not powered by Martian liftwood.

Smithsonian trustee Yancey Throckmorton was qouted as saying,
"It has been the dream of all mankind to be able to fly like the birds. Count Von Zepplin of Germany and his airships have gone a long way to make this dream possible, as well as the discovery and use of Liftwood in aerial flyers. However both current methods are expensive for the average person, and impractical for everyday use. Not to mention that Martian Liftwood can only be harvested in limited quantiites, and is only found on Mars. Therefore this Institution will do its part to encourage inventors, from all over the world, to put their hearts and minds to the task of creating a practical powered aero flyer."

The guidelines state that the craft must be powered by a steam or internal combustion engine. It must be able to lift off from the ground under its own power. one airborn it must be easly controled and proven to be manuverable. The flyer also must be able to land safely on the ground. Under no circumstances is any type of liftwood, to be used on construction.

One of the pioneers of ether travel, Thomas Edison was asked if he will be taking part in this effort. The wizard of Melno Park, and the creater of the Edison Ether propeller said,
"While I am interested in the concept of flight, I simply have too many other projects and research to do right now. I heartily applaud the Smithsonian and the Trustees for their efforts to encourage the furthering of mankind and science."
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