The Second Boys' Book of Model Aeroplanes — John Shaqi
The Second Boys' Book of Model AeroplanesCollins, Francis A. (Francis Arnold)
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The Second Boys' Book of Model Aeroplanes
Collins, Francis A. (Francis Arnold)
Airplanes -- Models
A model aeroplane rising from the water. ..........................
A good specimen of plane building. ................................
"Finish one end of the blade before cutting away the opposite end."
Model aeroplane. Designed by Cecil Peoli. .........................
A variation on a familiar form. ...................................
An excellent model designed and built by H. Wakkins. ..............
An original design by Harry McAllister ............................
An interesting experiment in stability ............................
An early model built by E.G. Halpine ..............................
An interesting experiment in stability ............................
An early model built by Monroe Jacobs. Note the Ailerons. .........
A Simple Model Glider .............................................
An effective glider built by R.S. Barnaby .........................
An efficient sling-shot glider built by John Roche ................
Designs for Sling-Shot Gliders. ...................................
Paper Gliders. Antoinette Monoplane and Wright Biplane ............
An excellent glider with wooden planes ............................
A covered-frame sling-shot glider .................................
Percy Pierce launching a model ....................................
A French model built of aluminium .................................
Diagram for making the planes .....................................
Working drawing of the Flemming Williams model ....................
An imported Flemming Williams model. English record 2600 feet. ....
Storing energy for a long distance flight .........................
A geared model built by Leslie V. Robinson ........................
An ingenious biplane ..............................................
A well-proportioned model built by Reginald Overton ...............
A good model intended for long distance work built by A. C. Odom ..
A beautiful monoplane built by R. Mungokee ........................
Detail of a model built by R. Mungokee ............................
An ingenious application of the dihedral angle ....................
Diagram Showing How To Make A Propeller From A Wooden Blank .......
Design of Metal Propeller .........................................
A test of high aspect ratio planes ................................
A modified Bleriot built by Cecil Peoli ...........................
Langley Propeller Blade ...........................................
A combination of several interesting features .....................
A skilful adjustment of the front plane and skid built by Percy
Pierce ............................................................
Wright Propeller Blade ............................................
An efficient model, showing excellent construction, designed by John
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