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Building and Flying an Aeroplane / A practical handbook covering the design, construction, and operation of aeroplanes and gliders

Chapter 1: Transcriber's Note This book was transcribed from scans of the original found at the Internet Archive and at Google Books. I have rotated some images. Tables are treated as images. There are two versions of this book: the first contains both parts and the second is published as two volumes with Examination Papers at the end of each, which the student would return to the American School of Correspondence for credit. I have included these Examination Papers at the end of each part.
By Charles B. Hayward
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This practical handbook provides guidance on the design, construction, and operation of aeroplanes and gliders, catering to amateur mechanics interested in aviation. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to proven designs to avoid the pitfalls of untested inventions. The text covers various aspects of building aeroplane models, including gliders and specific types like the Curtiss biplane and Bleriot monoplane. Additionally, it discusses the art of flying, the significance of safety inspections, and the lessons learned from accidents, aiming to equip aspiring builders with the knowledge necessary for successful and safe flight.

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Title: Building and Flying an Aeroplane

Creator: Charles B. Hayward

Release date: August 18, 2020 [eBook #62973]

Language: English

Credits: Produced by James Simmons

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Transcriber's Note

This book was transcribed from scans of the original found at the Internet Archive and at Google Books. I have rotated some images. Tables are treated as images. There are two versions of this book: the first contains both parts and the second is published as two volumes with Examination Papers at the end of each, which the student would return to the American School of Correspondence for credit. I have included these Examination Papers at the end of each part.

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BUILDING AND FLYING

AN AEROPLANE

A PRACTICAL HANDBOOK COVERING THE DESIGN,

CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF

AEROPLANES AND GLIDERS

By

CHARLES B. HAYWARD

MEMBER, THE AERONAUTICAL SOCIETY; MEMBER, SOCIETY OF AUTOMOBILE

ENGINEERS; FORMERLY SECRETARY, SOCIETY OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERS;

FORMERLY ENGINEERING EDITOR, THE AUTOMOBILE

ILLUSTRATED

CHICAGO

AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CORRESPONDENCE

1912

Copyright 1912 by

American School of Correspondence

Entered at Stationers' Hall, London

All Rights Reserved