Aeroplane Construction and Operation

"Aeroplane Construction and Operation" by John B. Rathbun is a guidebook from the early days of aviation. It teaches the science and practice of building and flying aeroplanes. Designed for builders, pilots, and students, the book explains everything from design to how planes work. Rathbun starts by showing how flying went from dreams to reality with pioneers like the Wright Brothers. The manual focuses on easy-to-understand information, merging math with real-world flying ideas: necessary math, problem solving, and piloting for building and flying planes, leading to understanding how planes fly.