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 (1918)
Rathbun, John B · Chicago : Stanton and Van Vliet Co. · leaf 201
rear spar is in the usual location at S, the twospars being connected through the usual end bow A. Thetrailing edge T may be either a thin strip, or it may be athin cable as indicated. This wing is similar to the wingused on the early Wright machines, and is still used byFarman, Voisin and other… … Fig. 3. Sub-Rib Construction, the Sub-Ribs (r) Are Placed at the Enter-ing Edge. Struts (m) and (n) are shown, the former connectingwith the front spar at a point near the entering edge. Fig. 3 shows the usual construction except that shortSub-ribs marked (r) are placed between the main ribsR at…
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