Project Gutenberg 2020-07-22 Public domain in the USA. 137 Rathbun, John B. Aeroplane Construction and Operation Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by James Simmons "Aeroplane Construction and Operation" by John B. Rathbun is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive manual is designed for individuals interested in aeronautics, including builders, flyers, and students, and addresses various aspects of aeroplane design and operation. The book serves as an instructional guide, balancing technical details with practical applications for both amateur enthusiasts and more experienced aviation professionals. At the start of the manual, Rathbun introduces the field of aeronautics, noting the evolution from theoretical concepts of flight to the practical achievements of early aviators such as the Wright Brothers. He emphasizes the need for accessible information that bridges the gap between complex mathematical theories and basic aeronautical principles. By focusing on essential calculations, practical problems, and control techniques for pilots, the opening portion outlines the foundational knowledge required for both constructing and operating aeroplanes effectively, setting the stage for deeper exploration of aerodynamics and flight mechanics throughout the manual. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Airplanes TL Text Browsing: Computers & Technology Browsing: Engineering & Construction 887473 887258 2024-11-16T07:52:38.013817 2023-09-27T04:44:09.198589 text/html text/html 848754 2020-07-23T09:20:54 text/html; charset=utf-8 46065636 2024-11-16T07:53:54.885871 application/epub+zip 46064262 2024-11-16T07:53:11.001675 application/epub+zip 348958 2024-11-16T07:52:44.494766 application/epub+zip 49731865 2024-11-16T07:54:17.636783 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 49651691 2024-11-16T07:53:34.963490 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 518256 2022-09-28T09:35:48.518231 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 680207 680201 2024-11-16T07:52:35.306798 2023-09-27T04:44:06.970612 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 681061 2020-07-23T09:20:34 text/plain; charset=utf-8 17388 2024-11-16T07:54:17.873773 application/rdf+xml 665779 2023-09-27T04:44:04.760595 text/x-rst 19077 2024-11-16T07:52:51.272720 image/jpeg 3044 2024-11-16T07:52:51.193717 image/jpeg 73391933 2024-11-16T07:52:39.732782 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