The Heritage of Kitty HawkW.W. Norton, 1962 - 211 էջ The story of the early aviation pioneers and their accomplishments from the beginnings until World War 1. |
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... surface area necessary to support a man flying in the air . That accomplishment must be credited to Karl F. Meerwin who published his work in 1784. When it came to his comments about the in- ability of man to fly by means of wings ...
... surface area necessary to support a man flying in the air . That accomplishment must be credited to Karl F. Meerwin who published his work in 1784. When it came to his comments about the in- ability of man to fly by means of wings ...
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... surface than the smaller bird — eight times as heavy , with only four times the wing surface . ” Dr. Bell then suggested his own answer to this dilemma : — “ It is conceivable that a small flock of birds could sustain a heavy load ...
... surface than the smaller bird — eight times as heavy , with only four times the wing surface . ” Dr. Bell then suggested his own answer to this dilemma : — “ It is conceivable that a small flock of birds could sustain a heavy load ...
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... surface was 380 square feet . An elevator , located forward , measured 8 x 2 feet , while the rudder , aft , was 4 ... surfaces , it was named the White Wing ; Baldwin was responsible for its design . Achievement of lateral control was ...
... surface was 380 square feet . An elevator , located forward , measured 8 x 2 feet , while the rudder , aft , was 4 ... surfaces , it was named the White Wing ; Baldwin was responsible for its design . Achievement of lateral control was ...
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The Dreamers | 15 |
The Early Experimenters | 21 |
The Bird Men | 29 |
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