Aeroplane construction and operation; including notes on aeroplane design and aerodynamic calculation, materials, etc. A comprehensive illustrated manual of instruction for aeroplane constructors, aviators, aero-mechanics, flight officers and students. Adapted either for schools or home study
A 1918 technical manual by John B. Rathbun, published in Chicago for aeroplane builders, mechanics, flight officers and students in schools or at home. Line drawings show fuselage frames, wing trusses, control surfaces and airflow diagrams in flat outline, alongside halftone photographs of steel-tube and wood construction, useful for wireframe structures, arrows and airfoil profiles.
