Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: Volume 1 Issue 3
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Theory and Practice: Some New Thoughts on an Old Battle
IN the dark ages of flying a controversy raged over several months in one of our more venerable contemporaries on the, apparently, burning question of whether the designing of…
Progress in Germany: Our German Correspondent sends details of the Junkers “0.1” Type Diesel Engine and also The Figures of the Government Vote for Aeronautics
Waldemar BeckTHE science of aviation with mechanically propelled aeroplanes which has only been in existence a few years has now reached a fresh turning point in its development. Ever since…
Compression Ignition Aero Engines: The Characteristics, Present Position, and Future Possibilities of Heavy Oil Engines for Aircraft Propulsion Duties
H.R. RicardoTHE possibility of adopting the compression ignition engine for use in aircraft is one which has been exciting great interest ever since the War. The advantages claimed for such…
Improvements in Parachutes: Our Italian Correspondent Describes and gives Performance Tests of a New Form of the Salvator Parachute
THE “Salvator” parachute adopted by the Italian Air Force, designed by Captain Freri and constructed by Signor Avorio, is designed to function both automatically and manually…
The “Westland Four” Monoplane: A Medium‐Sized British 3‐Engined Limousine Suitable for Passenger or Mail‐Carrying on British Empire Air Routes
MUCH has been heard in the technical and lay press of the great strides being made in America in the development of the small commercial aeroplane, having three to six seats; and…
Aeroplane Wing Flutter: A Detailed Discussion of Measures for the Avoidance of Unstable Oscillation of Aeroplane Wings
R.A. FrazerVIOLENT oscillations of particular parts of an aeroplane structure have been observed and studied since early days. The theory of wing oscillations is, however, rather more modern…
Recent Publications: Two British Air Ministry Official Books of Interest to Designers of all Countries
TECHNICAL Report of the Aeronautical Research Committee 1927–28. 2 Vols. [H.M. Stationery Office. Price 25s.]
Aero Engine Piston Ring Design: Practical Considerations Involved in Their Manufacture and Fitting in the Engine to Meet the Needs of Current Practice
W.A. OubridgeTHE fundamental requirements of a piston ring which must be fulfilled, if it is efficiently to perform its main function of acting as a seal against the passage of compressed gas…
Pressure Type Airships: Criteria to be adopted and Tests Imposed for the Issue of Airworthiness Certificates for British Airships
AT the request of the Air Council the Sub‐Committee have discussed the general question of airworthiness of both semi‐rigid and non‐rigid airships and have prepared a report on…
Municipalities: Prepare Your Aerodromes: Modern Tractor Machinery Permits of the Ready Transformation of Rough Fields into the Smoothest of Landing Grounds
THE present boom in civil aviation, the interest now being shown in the establishment of aerodromes throughout the country, appears to indicate that a pocket industry is likely to…
A Course for Ground Engineers: II.—Hints on the Inspection of Aircraft before Flight from the Point of View of the “A” Licence Holder
A. McIsaacTHE opening paragraph of last month's article stated that perhaps speed is the most important factor in air transport. That was due to an error in transcription and is far removed…
A New Positive Action Control: The Arens Control Cable Eliminates all Bell‐Crank Levers or Pulleys while Retaining Full Positive Action
THE Arens control appears to offer a solution of many control problems and, though equally suitable for replacing brake rods on motor‐cars, is specially adapted for use in…
Research Reports and Memoranda
The distance to take‐off of an aircraft has been previously examined, and in the present report the effect of atmospheric changes on the take‐off run, as in India and the Middle…
Month in the Patent Office: A Selection from Important Recently Published Aircraft and Aero Engine Specifications
The gas containers of aircraft are made of fabric coated with solutions or varnishes of phenyl resin, commonly known under the Trade Mark “Bakelite.” The varnish is softened with…
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- Prof Phil Webb