Airplane spin is defined and forces and couples involved are described; principle upon which Handley-Page wing slots are operated; advantages of automatic slots for maintaining lateral stability, assisting in control and in take-off from restricted areas; importance of accurate fit of auxiliary airfoil to contour of wing; Navy airplanes fitted with slots. (See also - (discussion) p 33; abstract in Aviation (Aeronautical Eng. Sec.), vol. 26, no. 20, May 18, 1929, pp. 70-76, 14 figs)


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    Title :

    Airplane spins and wing slots


    Additional title:

    Soc. Automotive Engrs. -- JI


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    8 pages


    Remarks:

    13 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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