Use of reversible propellers proposed as aid to maneuvering of seaplanes; tests cited in which it was found possible to turn four-engined flying boat in as small radius as desired and to stop or back against wind; some problems encountered in water handling of seaplanes discussed. Bibliography. Before Inst Aeronautical Sciences.


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    Title :

    Reversible pitch propellers as applied to water handling of multi-engine flying boats


    Additional title:

    J Aeronautical Sciences


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1940


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



    Propellers with controllable pitch blades for fishing boats

    Burkhard, G.A. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1955


    Handling of flying boats on water

    Smith, F. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1942


    Handling civil flying-boats

    Hodgson, E.C. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1947


    Water handling of seaplanes and flying boats

    Post, B.G. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1929