Avery-Chanute Contract. The contract between Chanute and Avery regarding Avery's performance at the 1904 World's Fair.
Correspondence of Octave Chanute 1888-1910, Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences (U.S.). Aeronautical Archives. Page 36.
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Glider Maintenance and Modifications. A letter from Avery to Chanute showing how he was actively involved in maintenance and development of their glider.
Correspondence of Octave Chanute 1888-1910, Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences (U.S.). Aeronautical Archives. Page 56.
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Rules Changed. On October 16th 1904 Avery wrote to Chanute to inform him that Judges at the World's Fair changed how they would be measuring the glider flight distance. This rule change combined with the small size of the stadium they wanted to conduct the flights in made the undertaking dangerous. Chanute would reply that Avery should immediately withdraw from the competition.
Correspondence of Octave Chanute 1888-1910, Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences (U.S.). Aeronautical Archives. Page 63.
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Change of Venue. Avery writes to Chanute that the glider competition has been moved to a spot where the flights can be made safely and he is sure he can win the prize.
Correspondence of Octave Chanute 1888-1910, Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences (U.S.). Aeronautical Archives. Page 69.
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Chanute Replies. Chanute writes back to Avery acknowledging that he will continue and urges him to be careful and stay safe.
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Injured Ankle. On October 26, 1904 Avery writes Chanute to inform him there has been a minor crash and he has sprained his ankle.
Correspondence of Octave Chanute 1888-1910, Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences (U.S.). Aeronautical Archives. Page 73.
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Accident Details. A fair official writes to Chanute and provides details about the crash. Avery's tow rope had been used without his knowledge or permission and they had damaged it. His inspection failed to find this and the tow rope broke resulting in a minor crash onto a paved surface.
Correspondence of Octave Chanute 1888-1910, Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences (U.S.). Aeronautical Archives. Page 75.
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Broken Ankle. A fair official writes Chanute November 2, 1904 to inform him that Avery's ankle is broken and he will be unable to continue flying at the fair.
Correspondence of Octave Chanute 1888-1910, Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences (U.S.). Aeronautical Archives. Page 81.
