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 429
r aeroplane bracing systems.H. T. WIRE. Another expression for hard or high tensile strength wire.HEAD RESISTANCE. The resistance of the structural parts of an aircraft. In an aeroplane, the head resistance is the sum of the resistances of the body, stays, struts, chassis, tail, rudder, elevators,… … GLOSSARY HELIX. A geometrical curve formed by the combined advance and revolution of a point.HELICE (Fr.) Propeller or screw.HELICE TRACTIVE (Fr.) Tractor propeller.HYDROAEROPLANE. See SEAPLANE.HOLLOW WOOD CONSTRUCTION. (Fr. Bois Creus.)HOOD OF ENGINE. (Fr. Capot.)HYDROMETER. An instrument for…
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