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 214
he top is then stretched along- the cordal line of theribs. By laying a narrow board on top of the fabric, andnear the entering edge, the fabric can be brought downuniformly along the concave edge of the ribs, and by tack-ing or sewing as the board is moved back the concaveface can be covered… … Fig. n. Method of Stretching Fabric on Wings. Fabric Passes Under andThen Over Concave Side and Is Pressed Down into Hollow by aBoard as Shown. the ribs, and then drive tacks through the tape and fabricinto the rib. The tape keeps the tacks from tearingthrough the linen. The tape should be heavy…
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