1917 Pigeon or Pigeon-Fraser or Albree Scout or Scout ??
100hp Gnôme rotary or Novus rotary
This was first pursuit aircraft contracted for by the United States. USAS rejected the design. One was located and restored by Cole Palen at Old Rhinebeck NY.
Information from Old Rhinebeck's wed site
Interestingly, the aircraft was designed without movable elevators. Instead, the fuselage is hinged behind the cockpit and the entire tail section moves up and down behind the hinge line at the leading edge of the stabilizer. Although this type was not a successful design, it did incorporate at least two innovative design features. It is believed to be the first aircraft to utilize a flat-bottomed airfoil, and uniquely designed spring-type wheels were used to provide shock absorption.
More information can be found at historynet.com
USAAS Serial Number 116 was tested to structural failure. It was never flown.
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USAAS Serial Number 117 crashed and burned shortly after its first takeoff. Killing the pilot.
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