Applied aeronautics; the airplane - Beeldbibliotheek

—CONTENTSPU(JCChapter 1Theory of FVujht 11Investigating wind action—Constant values—Studying action ofwind— Streamline shapes—Head resistance— Lift, drift and angleof attack—Suction on top of plane—Center of pressure—Camberedplanes — Horizontal flight — Engine power — Power to climb —Stability.-------Chapter 2Types of Machines 37General divisions—Dirigibles and balloons—Heavier-than-air craft—Training machines, primary and secondary—Pursuit planesReconnoissance machines—Bombing and raiding machines, dayand night.Chapter 3Hhippiufi, ruJodding (uid AssciiihJi)ifi- - - 41Shipping instructions — Marking boxes — Methods of shipping —Railroad cars used—Unloading—Method of loading on truck —Tools required—Unloading from truck—Unloading uncrated machines—Openingboxes—Assembling—Fuselage and landing gear—Center panel and wings.--------Chapter 4Rif/giug 44Fuselage— Construction— Longerons— Struts—Fuselage covering—Monocoque—Landing gear—Struts—Bridge—Axle box or saddle—Axle and casing—Wheels—Tail skid—Shock absorber—Wingskids—Pontoons on sea planes—Flying-boat hull—Wing construction— Front and rearspars — Ribs — Cap strip — Nose stripStringers — Sidewalk — Struts — Wire bracing—Wing coveringDope—Inspection windows— Stay Avires and terminal splicesAircraft wire—Strand—Aircraft cord or cable—Terminals andsplices—Soldering—Turnbuckles—Locking devices.Alignment --------Chapter 558Fuselage alignment— Horizontal and vertical stabilizers—Landinggear or under-carriage—Center wing section—Wings—Lateral dihedralangle—Table for lateral dihedral— Stagger — Overhang —Rigger's angle of incidence—Wash-out and wash-in—Overall measurements—Aileroncontrols— Elevator controls—Rudder controls—Notes on aligning board.