Difference between airplane-racer and sail-plane problems; features of early gliders; analysis of rate of descent; section and best-chord determination; why it was not advisable to build biplane; form and arrangement of body; model test; constructional details; torque; static tests and safety factor.


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    Title :

    The development of the Hannover sailplane


    Additional title:

    Soc. Automotive Engrs. -- Jl


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1923


    Size :

    9 pages


    Remarks:

    15 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    The development of the Hannover sailplane

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