Category: Engineering & Technology
The Blerioplane Flyer. (Plate II.) .............................. The Monoplane Flyer. (Plate III.) ............................... The Baby Racer. (Plate IV.) ..................................... The Peerless Racer. (Plate V.) .................................. The Competiti...
The Blerioplane Flyer. (Plate II.) .............................. The Monoplane Flyer. (Plate III.) ............................... The Baby Racer. (Plate IV.) ....................
2. CHAPTER I. GENERAL PRINCIPLES UNDERLYING AEROPLANE FLIGHT.To enter deeply into a discussion of the theory of the aeroplane would not only tire the reader but would waste valuable space in endeavoring to explain that which has been more...
3. CHAPTER II. GENERAL REMARKS REGARDING MODEL AEROPLANE CONSTRUCTION. THE*The first requirement* of a model aeroplane is that it shall fly. The first essential for a machine to fly well is that it must be simple. Simplicity usually insures success an...
4. CHAPTER III. PLANES AND RUDDERS. ELEVATORS AND TAILS.In Chapter I it was explained that an aeroplane is fundamentally composed of a supporting surface, divided into one or two parts, usually the planes or wings, which cut the air...
5. CHAPTER IV. THE FUSELLAGE OR FRAMEWORK.The fusellage above all must be strong. The second requisite is lightness. The simplest frame for a model aeroplane is a long straight stick. The cross section of the stick may...
6. CHAPTER V. MOTIVE POWER.By far the simplest and most efficient form of power which could be installed in a model aeroplane to drive the propeller is a twisted skein of rubber. Nothing is lighter, or mo...
7. CHAPTER VI. SCREW PROPELLERS.We might compare a propeller to an ordinary screw or bolt by likening the thread of the screw to the two blades of the propeller. If the screw penetrates wood or metal nut it wi...
8. CHAPTER VII. BEARINGS, THRUST BLOCKS AND GEARS.Since the power available for driving the model is very limited it is obvious that every precaution should be taken to enable the propeller to absorb every last fraction of ener...
9. CHAPTER VIII. BUILDING AND FLYING MODEL AEROPLANES.The Blerioplane Flyer is of the simple monoplane type and is very easily constructed. It is a remarkable flyer when properly adjusted and will fly over one hundred and fifty feet.