Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: Volume 4 Issue 12
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The Thirteenth Aero Salon: A Survey of the Principal Aeroplane and Engine Exhibits at the Grand Palais
R.J. De MarollesTHE Paris Aero Show is unique in that it is a regular exhibition, held every two years, thus permitting continuous comparisons of tendencies in design; its history being closely…
A Long‐Range Light Aeroplane: Mrs. Mollison's Remarkable Feat of Endurance Described, with Notes on the Aeroplane
WHATEVER may be thought of the practical utility of attempting to fly from one point on the earth's surface to another with the minimum number of stops, the minimum amount of…
Supercharged Aero‐Engines: Notes on Rating, Testing and Altitude Controls for Ground Engineers
C. BrooksTHE following notes, principally for the use of ground engineers, refer to the super‐charging of the four‐stroke cycle petrol engine; two‐stroke cycle engines and compression…
The Rolls‐Royce Condor Diesel: The First Details of A Compression‐Ignition Type Developed by A.R.C. Experiments
IT has been well known that for some ten years past—starting actually in 1921—extensive researches have been carried out under the auspices of the Aeronautical Research Committee…
The Design of Airscrews: A Review of the Present Position from an Engineering Aspect
D.L. Hollis WilliamsFROM time to time alternative methods of generating thrust have been proposed, but for a variety of reasons early promise has failed to mature and the airscrew remains without an…
Increasing Induction Pressures: Experiments on the Effect on Power Output, Heat Losses and Fuel Consumption
THE following extended summary of a Report and Memorandum recently issued by the Aeronautical Research Committee is printed here instead of in the ordinary pages devoted to…
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
371,442. Slotted wings. Page, F. H., and Page, Ltd., H., 40, Claremont Road, Cricklewood, London. Jan. 23, 1931, No. 2290. [Class 4.]
Fabrication of the Airframe: Detail Practice in Plate and Press Work
W. GibsonTHE term “fabrication” is perhaps the best description of present methods of aircraft manufacture. Production, in the American sense of continuous output of standardised details…
A Revolving Welding Table: A Useful Accessory for Uninterrupted Work
IN the last few years a considerable amount of research work has been carried out on the manufacturing possibilities of special steels for aircraft construction suitable for…
Improved Jack for Load Tests: Japanese Modifications to the Standard Type
IN carrying out load tests on aeroplanes at the Aeronautical Research Institute at Tokyo, the ordinary motor‐car type of jack used was found to have certain disadvantages liable…
The Use of Hammers: Suitable Types of Hammers, Snaps and Dollies
A TOOL that is used in practically every workshop in the world is a hammer, but it is one on which the least thought and attention is bestowed.
Air Ministry Contracts: A List of Orders Placed During September
The following list of contracts placed by the Air Ministry during September is extracted from the October issue of The Ministry of Labour Gazelle:—
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- Prof Phil Webb