Military aeroplanes, simplified, enlarged; an explanatory consideration of their characteristics, performances, construction, maintenance, and operation, specifically arranged for the use of aviators and students (1918)
r thespin. The Aeroplane spins around onthe axis shown, with the sidepressure on the nose of the bodyacting as a point of support andcontinuing to act on the sameside throughout the spin. It Is thesame movement as the spinningtop that Is started unevenlyby a side thrust. Note:- The axis of spin is… … THE NOSE SPIN Variously called TailSpinVrllleetc. which is used todescend quickly without toomuch increase of speed. This maneuver requiresplenty of height for saferecovery. 184 over the ground—whereas if the wind were behind it, it would go at140 miles an hour over the ground. Incidentally, this…
Airplanes · Aeronautics, Military
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