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The Second Boys' Book of Model Aeroplanes

Chapter 1: Transcriber's Note This book was transcribed from a scan of the original found at Google Books. I have rotated some images and have corrected the misspelling of "aileron" that appeared many times in the original text.
By Francis A. Collins
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A practical, illustrated handbook for young aviation enthusiasts offering step-by-step guidance on building and tuning model aeroplanes. It covers tools and materials, plane construction theory, propeller design, motor assembly, directional control, skids and geared motors, and lessons drawn from full-size machines. The text presents detailed designs and working drawings for gliders, monoplanes and biplanes, experimental stability devices, testing and tuning techniques, tournament procedures, club organization, selected beginner questions, and a glossary, using photographs and diagrams to make scientific principles and successful long-distance flight methods accessible to amateurs.

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Title: The Second Boys' Book of Model Aeroplanes

Creator: Francis A. Collins

Release date: July 3, 2020 [eBook #62549]
Most recently updated: July 24, 2020

Language: English

Credits: Produced by James Simmons

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Transcriber's Note

This book was transcribed from a scan of the original found at Google Books. I have rotated some images and have corrected the misspelling of "aileron" that appeared many times in the original text.

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A model aeroplane rising from the water.

THE SECOND BOYS' BOOK

OF MODEL AEROPLANES

BY

FRANCIS A. COLLINS

AUTHOR OF "THE BOYS' BOOK OF MODEL AEROPLANES"

ILLUSTRATED WITH MANY

PHOTOGRAPHS AND DIAGRAMS

BY THE AUTHOR

NEW YORK

THE CENTURY CO.

1911

Copyright 1911, by

The Century Co.

Published October, 1911