"How To Build A 20-Foot Bi-Plane Glider" by Alfred Powell Morgan is an early 20th-century instruction manual designed to empower amateur builders in the exciting world of aviation. The book methodically guides readers through the construction of a biplane glider, blending fundamental principles of flight with precise, step-by-step assembly instructions. Aiming to spark innovation and hands-on learning, the author meticulously details material selection, optimal framework designs, and essential gliding mechanics, while prioritizing safe experimentation and a firm grasp of aerodynamics. Concluding with insightful notes and resources for further study, it is an essential guide for anyone inspired to explore the pioneering age of flight.
How To Build A 20-Foot Bi-Plane Glider
By Alfred Powell Morgan
Discover how to construct your own soaring biplane with turn-of-the-century insights into flight and design for early aviators.
Genres
Released
2020-08-29
Formats
epub
mobi
epub (images)
mobi (images)
epub3 (images)
txt
Free Download
Summary
About the AuthorAlfred Powell 'Skipper' Morgan (1889–1972) was an electrical engineer, inventor of radio and mechanical devices, and author of technical and children's books from the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Alfred Powell 'Skipper' Morgan (1889–1972) was an electrical engineer, inventor of radio and mechanical devices, and author of technical and children's books from the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Total Reviews
10.0k
Total reviews from Goodreads may change
More Like This
Explore books similar to the one you're viewing
Model aeroplanes The building of model monoplanes, biplanes, etc., together with a chapter on building a model airship
By F. J. (Frederick James) Camm
Model Flying Machines
By Alfred Powell Morgan
Building and Flying an Aeroplane A practical handbook covering the design, construction, and operation of aeroplanes and gliders
By Charles B. (Charles Brian) Hayward
Aeroplane Construction and Operation
By John B. Rathbun
Aeroplane construction : $b A handbook on the various methods and details of construction employed in the building of aeroplanes
By Sydney Camm
Flying Machines: Construction and Operation A Practical Book Which Shows, in Illustrations, Working Plans and Text, How to Build and Navigate the Modern Airship
By William J. (William James) Jackman
More by This Author
Discover other books written by the same author
Lessons in Wireless Telegraphy
By Alfred Powell Morgan
How To Build A 20-Foot Bi-Plane Glider
By Alfred Powell Morgan
Wireless Telegraphy and Telephony Simply Explained A Practical Treatise Embracing Complete and Detailed Explanations of the Theory and Practice of Modern Radio Apparatus and Its Present Day Applications, Together With a Chapter on the Possibilities of Its Future Development
By Alfred Powell Morgan
Wireless Telegraph Construction For Amateurs
By Alfred Powell Morgan
Home-made Electrical Apparatus
By Alfred Powell Morgan
Model Flying Machines
By Alfred Powell Morgan
Related by Category
Discover books in the same genre or category
Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXX, Dec. 1910 Reinforced Concrete Pier Construction
By Eugene Klapp
The Auburndale Watch Company : $b first American attempt toward the dollar watch
By Edwin A. Battison
The Lathe & Its Uses Or, Instruction in the Art of Turning Wood and Metal. Including a Description of the Most Modern Appliances for the Ornamentation of Plane and Curved Surfaces. With an Appendix, in Which is Described an Entirely Novel Form of Lathe for Eccentric and Rose Engine Turning; a Lathe and Planing Machine Combined; and Other Valuable Matter Relating to the Art.
By James Lukin
Photographic Reproduction Processes
By Peter C. Duchochois
A History of Inventions, Discoveries, and Origins, Volume 2 (of 2)
By Johann Beckmann
Jacquard Machines: Instruction Paper
By H. William (Hector William) Nelson