Aerial Locomotion [Paperback]

The volume, first published in 1911, presents a statement of the technical principles underlying aeronautics.Aerial Locomotion by E. H. Harper and Allan Ferguson was first published in 1911 as part of the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature series. The volume presents a statement of the technical principles underlying aeronautics. An introduction by G. H. Bryan is also included.Aerial Locomotion by E. H. Harper and Allan Ferguson was first published in 1911 as part of the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature series. The volume presents a statement of the technical principles underlying aeronautics. An introduction by G. H. Bryan is also included.Originally published during the early part of the twentieth century, the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature were designed to provide concise introductions to a broad range of topics. They were written by experts for the general reader and combined a comprehensive approach to knowledge with an emphasis on accessibility. Aerial Locomotion by E. H. Harper and Allan Ferguson was first published in 1911. The volume presents a statement of the technical principles underlying aeronautics. An introduction by G. H. Bryan is also included.Preface; Introduction; 1. General principles; 2. Propellers and motors; 3. Stability and control of aeroplanes; 4. Model aeroplanes and gliders; 5. Aeroplanes; 6. Dirigibles; 7. Historical; 8. Conclusion; Index.