The Theory and Practice of Model Aeroplaning

"The Theory and Practice of Model Aeroplaning" by V. E. (Valentine Edward) Johnson is a non-fiction work dissecting the science of building model airplanes. It stresses the need to connect book-learning with real-world building, exploring topics like weight, drag, balance, and how to make things move, presenting challenges of constructing flying models, especially small ones. The text begins by expressing the intent to explain designing and constructing models that fly versus scale replicas, while highlighting that simple, light-weight models are best, setting the stage to better understand the physics and design considerations for those eager to master the art of creating successful model airplanes.