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 21
ng are bracing stays. The tail is hinged near the rearso that the angle of the rear portion can be changed(Elevator flaps), and permits the angle of the main wingsto be altered in regard to the air stream, thus causing themachine to ascend or descend. The tail also damps outoscillations or… … Fig. 4. Morane Umbrella Type Monoplane. , Courtesy of Flight. Multiplanes. In order to support a heavy load, and atthe same time have a small compact machine, it is neces-sary to have more than one layer of wing surface. It isevident that the wing length or span can be made muchless than that of…
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