Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: Volume 6 Issue 10
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The Three‐Engined Short “Valetta”: Full Details with Dimensions and Estimated Performances of a Monoplane Float Version of the “Calcutta”
THE all‐metal “Valetta” has been built to the order of the British Air Ministry as an experimental aircraft to obtain particulars regarding the relative merits of a float and…
Signs of the Times: On Airscrews, Slots, Sleeve Valves and Kindred Matters
IT rather looks as if the aeroplane was on the point of becoming interesting again. This perhaps appears a somewhat startling statement, and it may be controvertible from two…
The Challenge de Tourisme: A French View of the Competing Machines and Standards of Performance Obtained
R.J. de MarollesTHE fourth competition for the “Challenge de Tourisme International,” to give it its official spelling, met with excellent success. Five countries entered 47 machines, 34…
The “Avion” Automobile: An Aeroplane for the Private Owner Adapted for Running on Roads under its Own Power
René TampierNO student of aviation can doubt that one of the principal obstacles to the much wider use of aeroplanes than anything achieved today is the comparatively distant location of…
An Interesting Amphibian: The Curtis‐Wright C 1‐A Designed to the Ideas of Capt. F. J. Courtney
A NEW amphibian, with many novel features has been designed and built by Mr. Korvin‐Kroukovsky, chief engineer of the Edo Aircraft Corporation, under the supervision of Captain…
The Ratier V.P. Airscrew: Two‐Position Type with Blade‐Angle. Varied by an Anemometer Plate
In the description we published of the machines engaged in this year's Deutsch de la Meurthe Cup race (“Modern French Racers,” by R. J, de Marolles, AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING, Vol. VI…
The Levasseur V.P. Airscrew: A Manually Operated Type Variable Between Two Positions by the Pilot
THE Levasseur airscrew intended for the Regnier engine in the Coupe Deutsch Caudron 366 aeroplane was required to absorb in flight a power of. 210 to 215 h.p. at 2,400 r.p.m. The…
The Short Scion: A High‐Wing Monoplane with Two Pobjoy Niagara Engines
THE Short Scion is a twin‐engined monoplane designed as a low‐powered transport aeroplane for small aircraft operators for special charter work or for use on feeder lines to main…
Two Percival Aeroplanes: The Three‐Seater Cabin Gull and the Single‐Seater Mew Gull
THE fuselage of the Percival Gull is of orthodox box construction of plywood paneling on a spruce frame, the cabin space being devoid of cross members or bracings.
A Novel Undercarriage: The Experimental Messier Monoplane with Tandem Wheel Retractable Landing Gear
THE Société Francaise de Matériel d'Aviation, who manufacture aircraft accessories, such as brakes and oleo‐pneumatic shock‐absorbers, invented by the founder, the late Georges…
Air Ministry Official Notices: Instructions to Aeroplane Owners and Ground Engineers on Essential Modifications
No. 20 of the year 1934 The Notices to Aircraft Owners and Ground Engineers issued during the years 1920–33 and remaining in force on 1st May, 1934, have been reprinted in booklet…
Research Reports and Memoranda
Under this heading are published regularly abstracts of all Reports and Memoranda of the Aeronautical Research Committee, Reports and Technical Notes of the U.S. National Advisory…
Month in the Patent Office: A Selection of the More Important Aircraft and Engine Specifications Published Recently
Aerofoils, controlling surfaces and like parts for use in aircraft construction are made of aerated material having a dense surface skin formed from the substance of the aerated…
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- Prof Phil Webb