Statements are quoted from book of Animal Flight by Dr. Hankin in regard to conditions under which soaring flight of birds takes place. It is concluded from examination of these conditions that power of sustentation is derived from currents of rising air.


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    Title :

    On soaring-flight and the low-powered aeroplane


    Additional title:

    Aeronautics


    Published in:

    Aeronautics ; 18 , n 337


    Publication date :

    1920


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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