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 243
and Radiator Locations. of cylinders, and in a position where it will cause the leastpossible head resistance. The fuselage is of excellent streamline form and showscareful study in regard to the arrangement of the powerplant. Unlike the majority of machines, the fuselage israised well above the… … FUSELAGE CONSTRUCTION 237 the ground permits the use of a very large and efficientpropeller without having an excessively high chassis. Atthe rear the fuselage tapers down to a very thin knifeedge and therefore produces little disturbance. Fig. 11 shows a Sturtevant Training Biplane in whichthe…
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