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.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    The guggenheim safety competition tests and the curtiss "tanager"


    Additional title:

    Aviation


    Contributors:
    Brown, W.G. (author)

    Published in:

    Aviation ; 28 , n 6


    Publication date :

    1930


    Size :

    6 pages


    Remarks:

    6 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




    Development of a safe airplane -- The Curtiss Tanager

    Wright, T.P. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1930


    Curtiss entry wins guggenheim safety contest

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1930


    Development of a safe airplane~The Curtiss Tanager

    Wright, T. P. | SAE Technical Papers | 1930



    The Guggenheim competition

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1927