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)


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    Title :

    Possible improvement of present-day aircraft


    Additional title:

    Aviation


    Contributors:
    Alfaro, H. (author)

    Published in:

    Aviation ; 2 , n 9 ; p 22-29


    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    8 pages


    Remarks:

    8 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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