This book, first published in 1911, provides an overview of aircraft technology in the early days of the field. The author, an engineer and professor, had a deep understanding of the principles of flight and provides insights on crucial problems facing aircraft and their creators, including weight, speed and stability. He provides simple rules and formulae that address issues like soaring velocity, lift, resistance, and other critical topics of interest to aviators of the day. The book also includes discussion of the importance of balance and control in aircraft design, with practical guidance on construction, from the framework to the propeller. By summarizing key concepts and providing helpful rules, this book offers a valuable perspective on early aircraft design and can be seen as a foundational document in the development of this revolutionary technology.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1911, provides an overview of aircraft technology in the early days of the field. The author, an engineer and professor, had a deep understanding of the principles of flight and provides insights on crucial problems facing aircraft and their creators, including weight, speed and stability. He provides simple rules and formulae that address issues like soaring velocity, lift, resistance, and other critical topics of interest to aviators of the day. The book also includes discussion of the importance of balance and control in aircraft design, with practical guidance on construction, from the framework to the propeller. By summarizing key concepts and providing helpful rules, this book offers a valuable perspective on early aircraft design and can be seen as a foundational document in the development of this revolutionary technology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331666356_0
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