Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship by William James Jackman;Thomas Herbert Russell;Octave Chanute
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Learning to Steer.
XIII. Peculiarities of Aeroplane Power Pressure of the Wind--How to Determine Upon Power--Why Speed Is Required--Bird find Flying Machine Areas. XIV. About Wind Currents, Etc. Uncertainty of Direct Force--Trouble With Gusty Currents--Why Bird Action Is Imitated. XV. The Element of Danger Risk Small Under Proper Conditions--Two Fields of Safety--Lessons in Recent Accidents. XVI. Radical Changes Being Made Results of Recent Experiments--New Dimensions --Increased Speed--The One Governing Rule. XVII. Some of the New Designs รน Automatic Control of Plane Stability--Inventor Herring's Devices--Novel Ideas of Students. XVIII. Demand for Flying Machines Wonderful Results in a Year--Factories Over- crowded with Orders. XIX. Law of the Airship Rights of Property Owners--Some Legal Peculiarities--Danger of Trespass. XX. Soaring Flight XXI. Flying Machines vs. Balloons XXII. Problems of Aerial Fligh XXIII. Amateurs May Use Wright Patents XXIV. Hints on Propeller Construction XXV. New Motors and Devices XXVI. Monoplanes, Triplanes, Multiplanes |
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