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LoC No.: 13018211
Title: Model Flying Machines
Series Title: Arts and sciences, no. 2
Note: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by James Simmons
Summary: "Model Flying Machines" by Alfred Powell Morgan is a practical guide on the construction and operation of model aeroplanes, written in the early 20th century. This instructional book provides detailed plans and insights, aimed at both novices and enthusiasts interested in aeronautics and the art of model building. The author's expertise illuminates the various techniques and principles involved in creating functional flying models, emphasizing experimentation and learning through hands-on experience. At the start of the book, the introduction outlines the fascination and joy of building and flying model aircraft, asserting that even simple designs can achieve remarkable flight performances. It discusses the importance of understanding aerodynamics by comparing a model aeroplane to a kite and explains how basic principles of flight can be applied to achieve successful flights. The structure is laid out with a clear plan to teach readers about aeroplane components, construction methods, and the physics of flight, setting the stage for an informative and engaging journey into the world of model aeroplanes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Morgan, Alfred Powell, 1889-1972
EBook No.: 64296
Published: Jan 14, 2021
Downloads: 96
Language: English
Subject: Airplanes -- Models
LoCC: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 13018211
Title: Model Flying Machines
Series Title: Arts and sciences, no. 2
Note: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by James Simmons
Summary: "Model Flying Machines" by Alfred Powell Morgan is a practical guide on the construction and operation of model aeroplanes, written in the early 20th century. This instructional book provides detailed plans and insights, aimed at both novices and enthusiasts interested in aeronautics and the art of model building. The author's expertise illuminates the various techniques and principles involved in creating functional flying models, emphasizing experimentation and learning through hands-on experience. At the start of the book, the introduction outlines the fascination and joy of building and flying model aircraft, asserting that even simple designs can achieve remarkable flight performances. It discusses the importance of understanding aerodynamics by comparing a model aeroplane to a kite and explains how basic principles of flight can be applied to achieve successful flights. The structure is laid out with a clear plan to teach readers about aeroplane components, construction methods, and the physics of flight, setting the stage for an informative and engaging journey into the world of model aeroplanes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Morgan, Alfred Powell, 1889-1972
EBook No.: 64296
Published: Jan 14, 2021
Downloads: 96
Language: English
Subject: Airplanes -- Models
LoCC: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.