Project Gutenberg 2013-02-04 Public domain in the USA. 83 LeMaitre, W. w12000096 Natural Stability and the Parachute Principle in Aeroplanes Produced by Chris Curnow, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Natural Stability and the Parachute Principle in Aeroplanes" by W. LeMaitre is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the theories of stability in aeronautics, proposing methods to enhance the safety and effectiveness of aircraft design by focusing on natural stability rather than mechanical controls. LeMaitre's investigations are rooted in practical experiments and observations, aiming to provide insights that could lead to safer flying machines. The content of the book discusses various aspects of aeroplane design that contribute to stability, such as the importance of a low center of gravity, the effects of speed on stability, and the advantages of a shorter wing span. LeMaitre explores the concept of designing machines that can naturally return to a stable position without reliance on complex controls. Through detailed illustrations and theoretical explanations, the author emphasizes the significance of crafting a machine that can glide safely without engine power, akin to a parachute effect. His designs and theories are supported by experimental models, showcasing a vision for safer and more reliable aeroplanes that prioritize stability in their construction. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42018/42018-h/images/cover.jpg en Airplanes Aeronautics TL Text Browsing: Computers & Technology Browsing: Engineering & Construction 76569 76578 2024-09-17T14:50:43.622477 2023-09-18T09:36:21.589918 text/html text/html 71104 2013-02-04T15:44:10 text/html; charset=utf-8 246380 2013-02-04T15:45:46 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 271621 2024-09-17T14:50:46.141471 application/epub+zip 271123 2024-09-17T14:50:44.203487 application/epub+zip 68201 2024-09-17T14:50:43.911486 application/epub+zip 309145 2024-09-17T14:50:47.823479 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 293649 2024-09-17T14:50:45.854501 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 93949 2022-09-19T08:25:07.573703 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 60619 2024-09-17T14:50:43.371483 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60446 2013-02-04T15:44:04 text/plain; charset=utf-8 21850 2013-02-04T15:45:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 60415 2013-02-04T15:45:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21801 2013-02-04T15:45:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19347 2024-09-17T14:50:47.966458 application/rdf+xml 15161 2024-09-17T14:50:43.988484 image/jpeg 2189 2024-09-17T14:50:43.948490 image/jpeg 253888 2024-09-17T14:50:43.670516 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog