The passenger's chair was protected by a wind-guard and guarded about with metallic rods carrying air cushions.

It could, if desired, be completely closed in, but Graham was anxious for novel experiences, and desired that it should be left open.

The aeronaut sat behind a glass that sheltered his face.

The passenger could secure himself firmly in his seat, and this was almost unavoidable on landing, or he could move along by means of a little rail and rod to a locker at the stem of the machine, where his personal luggage, his wraps and restoratives were placed, and which also with the seats, served as a makeweight to the parts of the central engine that projected to the propeller at the stern.
The flying stage about him was empty save for Asano and their suite of attendants.

Directed by the aeronaut he placed himself in his seat.