Abstract Anyone who has ever watched a seagull, gliding effortlessly over the lake in the upwind along the bluff, is full of admiration of the ease and elegance with which he flies. The fine movements of wings and tail to correct the flight are not discernible. The bird is in an absolute balance with the wind, gravity, and lift. Thereby he conveys an impression of a perfect flier to the observer.


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    Title :

    Flying Qualities—Some History


    Contributors:
    Krag, Bernd (author) / Gmelin, Bernd (author)


    Publication date :

    2017-01-01


    Size :

    13 pages




    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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