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.
The testing of seaplanes and flying boats
Roy. Aeronautical Soc. -- Jl
Royal Aeronautical Society -- Journal ; 34 , n 230
1930
20 pages
18 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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