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 205
the spars. Probably the most unique featureis the construction of the long flexible trailing ends of therib at the right. The trailing rib edge is divided into anupper and lower section by a long slot, the upper sectionsbeing rigid, while the lower edge is thin and flexible.The flexible edges allow… … Fig. 6. Caudron Monoplane Wing with Steel Tube Spars and FlexibleTrailing Edge. A Slot in the Rear of the Rib Web Permits theDeflection of the Trailing Edge. Drag Wire Bracing Is UsedBetween the Front and Rear Spars. Courtesy Flight. it also relieves the wing of unnecessary stresses. Therigid upper…
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