June 21 no. 25 pp. 1208-1212, 4 figs.: Outline of America's stand and handicaps in racing-lane development; historical review of past few years of Schneider trophy planes; curves show relation between power and high speed of Schneider trophy racers between years 1920 and 1929 and extrapolation; formulas for speed and power relations are derived. June 26: Discussion of methods of improving performance; possibilities of 2-cycle engine; high-temperature cooling; supercharging; drag reduction by proper fairing; variable-pitch propeller; sketches of airplane embodying features suggested in article; notes on training of pilots. July 5: Discussion of general programs for test and estimate on necessary financial outlay; expenditures estimated at slightly over $2,000,000.
Racing seaplanes -- Present and future
Aviation
Aviation ; 28 , n 25
1930
5 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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