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 306
oplane is standing with the body in a horizontal posi-tion. Any smaller clearance is almost certain to result in CHASSIS CONSTRUCTION 295 broken blades when landing at a sharp angle or when run-ning through high grass. If the chassis is excessivelyhigh the resistance will be high and the machine is… … Figs. 15-16. Methods of Calculating Wheel Position on Two Wheel Chas-sis. This Is an Important Item in the Design of an Aeroplane. w^eight will be placed on the tail skid and excessive run-ning will be required to get the tail ofif the ground. Ifthe wheels are too far back, the machine will be…
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