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 26
ne had been performed in England byA. V. Roe many years ago. The Roe triplane was lightlypowered and for its time was successful in a way, but theCurtiss is the first to enter into active competition againstthe biplane scout. Owing to the small span required for a given area, andthe possibilities… … Fig. 7. Sopwilh Triplane Speed Scout. the large Curtiss and Capronis being notable examples.As the triplane is much higher than the biplane of equalarea, the interplane bracing is deeper and more effectivewithout causing proportionately higher resistance. Quadraplane. The use of four superposed…
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