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 230
iMmr Fig. 12b. An Old Type of Curtiss Biplane Strut Socket, at Left. At theRight Is a More Modern Type in Which the Bolts Do Not Piercethe Spar. … joint is doweled together, it is wrapped with one or twolayers of glued linen tape. In some types of machinesthe top surface of leading edge is covered with thin twoply wood from the extreme front edge to the front spar.This maintains the aerofoil curve exactly at the mostcritical point of lifting,…
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