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)
Loening, Grover Cleveland, 1888- · [Boston, W. S. Best printing company] · leaf 104
is not a necessary require-ment. In fact, the stability of a biplane is improved if the top wing isplaced at a higher angle of incidence than the lower wing, particularlyif the wings are staggered. And the speed range of a biplane is slightly 83 improved if the lower wing is placed at a higher… … ■Caf-HedralAngle DIHEDRAL Bending up the wings across their span has very little effect on theLift or Drift, but is a feature used primarily for stability. If the aeroplane tips laterally, or rolls, the low side becomesnearer level across, and therefore, lifts more, while the high side,…
Airplanes · Aeronautics, Military
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