vol-plané

Updated: June 19, 2025

But it isn't so in an aeroplane. When your engine stops there " "Well, what happens?" asked Mr. Damon, impatiently, for Tom hesitated. "You have to vol-plane back to earth." "Vol-plane?" and there was a questioning note in Mr. Damon's voice. "Yes, glide down from whatever height you are at when the engine stalls. Come down in a series of dips from the upper currents.

Victor [pseud.] Appleton - Tom Swift and His Wireless Message: or, the castaways of Earthquake island