Both methods of testing and way in which Tanager reacted to them explained in detail; flights were made at absolute altitube of 20 to 30 ft. only on days when wind was blowing along course at velocity of less than 10 m.p.h.; measurement of rate of time; measurement of minimum speed in glide and level flight; instruments used in flight; minimum horizontal flying speed of Tanager was 30.6 m.p.h.
The guggenheim safety competition tests and the curtiss "tanager"
Aviation
Aviation ; 28 , n 6
1930
6 pages
6 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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