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Characteristics of a twin-float seaplane during take-off (1927)

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oscillations are apt to occur, but this small Tariation in velocity at the start of planing ■n-ould affect the control available only shghtly. In comparing the runs of different loads it is seen that while tvro or three seconds are required to get through the transition stage vvith a hght load,… … Jims from opening afthroHle (seconds) I'm. 13.—Method: NonnaL Weight, 7,300 pounds. Eippled water the same tendency toward increase in resistance. At 35 M. P. K'. the normal planing angle of 5° is attained. While planing at lower velocities with the 7,500-pound load there k considerable oscilla-…

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