Ground tests, test on water, and aerial tests employed by Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment, Felixstowe, official seaplane testing station, described; suspension method developed for testing center of gravity position; factors affecting take-off of seaplanes; take-off tests; measurement of water resistance of hulls and floats; static-thrust, static-stability, and water-rudder tests; performance reduction and presentation of results; measurement of speed; fuel consumption.


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    Title :

    The testing of seaplanes and flying boats


    Additional title:

    Roy. Aeronautical Soc. -- Jl


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1930


    Size :

    20 pages


    Remarks:

    18 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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