Farman Aviation Works

Farman Aviation Works (French: Avions Farman) was a French aircraft company founded and run by the brothers Richard, Henri, and Maurice Farman. They designed and constructed aircraft and engines from 1908 until 1936; during the French nationalization and rationalization of its aeronautical industry, Farman's assets were assigned to the Société Nationale de Constructions Aéronautiques du Centre (SNCAC).

In 1941 the Farman brothers reestablished the firm as the "Société Anonyme des Usines Farman" (SAUF), but only three years later it was absorbed by Sud-Ouest. Maurice's son, Marcel Farman, reestablished the SAUF in 1952, but his effort proved unsuccessful and the firm was dissolved in 1956.

The Farman brothers designed and built more than 200 types of aircraft between 1908 and 1941. They also built cars until 1931.

Background

In 1907, Henry Farman bought his first aircraft from the Voisin; and soon he began to improve its design of the aircraft, as a result it was known as either Farman I or Voisin-Farman I. In 1908, after further modifications which included re-covering it with 'Continental' rubberized fabric and addition of side-curtains, the aircraft was re-designated Farman I-bis.Ailerons were fitted after Wilbur Wright's flying demonstration at Le Mans in August 1908.

Farman (surname)

Farman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

  • Georgina Farman, ice hockey player
  • Henri Farman
  • Joe Farman (1930–2013), British geophysicist
  • Joseph Farman
  • Maurice Farman
  • Farman F.80

    The Farman F.80 was a 1920s French biplane designed by Farman as a basic trainer.

    Development

    The F.80 was intended to compete against the Hanriot HD-14 as a basic trainer. It was an equal span two-bay tractor biplane with tandem open cockpits for instructor and pupil. It had a tailskid landing gear with the two main units widely spaced for stability on the ground. The aircraft also had a pair of auxiliary wheels in front to prevent the aircraft nosing-over on the ground and damaging what was then an expensive wooden propeller.

    The aircraft did not meet with any success and was not ordered into production.

    Specifications

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    General characteristics

  • Crew: 2 (instructor, pupil)
  • Length: 8.20 m (26 ft 10¾ in)
  • Wingspan: 13.0 m (42 ft 7¾ in)
  • Wing area: 46.50 m2 (500.54 ft2)
  • Empty weight: 770 kg (1698 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1100 kg (2447 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Renault 8Gd 50° V-8 piston engine, 142 kW (190 hp)

  • References

    Podcasts:

    PLAYLIST TIME:

    Somebody's Watching Me

    by: Warmen

    Somebody's Watching Me
    (Originally performed by Rockwell)
    I'm just an average man with an average life
    I work from nine to five, hey hell I pay the price
    But I want is to be left alone in my average home
    But why do I always feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone
    I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
    And I have no privacy
    I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
    Is it just a dream?
    When I come home at night
    I lock the door real tight
    People call me on the phone I'm trying to avoid
    Well, can the people really see me or am I just paranoid
    When I'm in the shower, I'm afraid to wash my hair
    cuz when i open my eyes to find someone standing there
    People say I'm crazy, just a little touch
    But maybe showers remind me of Psycho too much
    That's why...
    I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
    And I have no privacy
    I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
    Is it just a dream?
    I don't know anymore
    Always watching me
    Was it mother fuckin mailman watching me huh?
    I don't feel safe anymore, oh what a mess
    I wonder who's watching me now?
    Who?
    The IRS?
    I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
    So is it just a dream?
    I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
    Who's playin tricks on me?
    I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
    I always feel like somebody's watchin' me
    Who's playin tricks on me?
    I always feel like somebody's watchin' me




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