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 427
ng connections between the structural parts of an aeroplane.FIXED TAIL. (See STABILIZER.)FLACCID BLADE PROPELLER. A propeller having a cloth covered frame work on which the fabric is free to adjust itself to the air pressure.FLAPS, ELEVATOR. (Fr. Volets de Profondeur.) See ELE-VATOR.FLEXIBLE SHAFT.… … GLOSSARY FORMERS. Supports used in giving a certain outline to the fusel-age. The formers are attached to the fuselage frame and in turnsupport small stringers on which the fabric is fastened. FRICTIOXAL WAKE. The following current of air in the rearof a moving body or surface. Because of the…
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