Devices for improving control at slow speed are discussed; recommendations made by Daniel Guggenheim Foundation for safety and efficiency of aircraft cannot be met by present airplanes; wing flaps reduce stalling speeds; reducing parasite drag; glider design described. Abstract.


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    Title :

    Increasing airplane speed-range


    Additional title:

    Soc. Automotive Engrs. -- JI


    Contributors:
    Alfaro, H. (author)


    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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