In 1909, at the Morris Park Raceway, Dr. William Greene constructed a biplane that successfully flew for the first time on October 28, 1909.

Originally equipped with a 29 hp American & British automobile motor, he flew for the first time on October 28, 1909.

His longest solo flight on this day was 600 ft[1] In November, Greene re-engined the aircraft with a lighter Kimball 2 cycle motor of 40 hp.

After a series of exhibition flights at Morris Park, he sold the plane to Wilbur R. Kimball.

[1][3] During his flights at Morris Park in November, Dr. Greene set the world record for shortest take off at 30 ft. General characteristics