Devices to increase safety, efficiency, and comfort in flight described with results of wind tunnel research; variable-lift unit improvements; lift-increasing mechanisms with particular reference to flap developed by author; improved rolling control arrangement; locating rail surfaces out of propeller slipstream to increase longitudinal stability; reducing parasite resistance; better utilization of available engine horsepower by employing variable-pitch propeller; protection against fire. (See also Soc. Automotive Engrs. Jl vol. 25, no. 3, Sept. 1929 pp. 207-216, 6 figs (discussion) p 216 and 224, 6 figs)
Possible improvement of present-day aircraft
Aviation
Aviation ; 2 , n 9
1929
8 pages
8 Figs.
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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