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The Aeroplane (1914)

The Aeroplane (1914)

Harper, Harry
Grahame-White, Claude

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ISBN10: 1163978671
ISBN13: 9781163978672
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 326
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Aeroplane is a book written by Claude Grahame-White in 1914. It is a comprehensive guide to aviation, covering everything from the history of flight to the technical aspects of aircraft design and operation. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of aviation. The first section provides a brief history of flight, starting with the early attempts at flight by Leonardo da Vinci and progressing through the Wright brothers' first successful flight in 1903. The second section focuses on the various types of aircraft, including biplanes, monoplanes, and seaplanes. The third section covers the technical aspects of aircraft design, including the principles of aerodynamics, engine design, and the construction of wings and fuselages. The fourth section is devoted to the operation of aircraft, including takeoff and landing procedures, navigation, and the use of instruments. The final section of the book covers the future of aviation, including the potential for commercial passenger flights and the use of aircraft in warfare. Overall, The Aeroplane is a fascinating look at the early days of aviation and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of flight.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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