Select all the correct answers. Which two pieces of evidence from the passage best suggest that the Wright brothers
seriously considered safety in their airplane design?
A. To provide against the machine rolling over forward in
landing, we designed skids like sled runners, extending out
in front of the main surfaces.
B. If you did not take the precaution to fasten your hat before
starting, you have probably lost it by this time.
C. Otherwise the general construction and operation of the
machine was to be similar to that of the 1902 glider.
D. The motor close beside you kept up an almost deafening
roar during the whole flight, yet in your excitement you did
not notice it till it stopped!
E. We decided to place the motor to one side of the man, so
that in case of a plunge headfirst, the motor could not fall
upon him.