Explains principles upon which flapping flight of birds depend and shows how velocities, power expended, and gliding angles can be approximately calculated; birds are considered to be flying on horizontal course with constant velocity. See also Notes by Oscar F. Gnosspelius, pp. 543-547, 1 fig.


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    Title :

    The flight of birds


    Additional title:

    Roy. Aeronautical Soc. -- Jl


    Contributors:
    Fullerton (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1925


    Size :

    9 pages


    Remarks:

    6 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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