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
_Colors_. The Club colors are Sky Blue and Red.
ART. VIII
_Arrears_. A member one month in arrears shall not have a vote at the
meetings, nor hold office in the Club.
ART. IX
_Order of Business._
1. Reading of Business.
2. Reports of Officers and Committees.
3. Unfinished Business.
4. Election of Officers.
5. New Business.
DICTIONARY OF AERONAUTICAL TERMS
A
Aerodrome.
A tract of land selected for flying purposes.
Aerodynamics.
The science of aviation, literally the study of the influence of
air in motion.
Aerofoil.
A flat or flexed plane which lends support to an aeroplane.
Aeronaut.
One engaged in navigating the air.
Aeronautics.
The science of navigating the air.
Aeroplane.
A heavier than air machine supported by one or more fixed planes.
Aerostatics.
The science of aerostation, or of buoyancy caused by
displacement, ballooning.
Aerostation.
The science of lighter than air or gas-born machines.
Aileron.
The outer edge or tip of a plane, usually adjustable, used to
balance or stabilize.
Airship.
Commonly used to denote both heavier and lighter than air
machines; correctly a dirigible balloon.
Angle Of Incidence.
The angle of the plane with the line of travel.
Area. In the case of planes, the extent of surface measured on both the
upper and lower sides. An area of one square foot comprises the
actual surface of two square feet.
Aspect Ratio.
The relation of a surface crossing the direction of flight with
that paralleling the line of flight.
Automatic Stability.
Stability secured by fins, the angle of the planes and similar
devices.
Aviator.
One engaged in aviation.
Aviation.
The science of heavier than air machines.
B
Balancer.
A plane or other part intended for lateral equilibrium.
Biplane.
An aeroplane with two supporting surfaces one above the other.
Body. The main framework supporting the plane and the machinery.
C
Camber.
The curve measured from the cord to the highest point of the
plane.
Carriage.
The part on which the main body is supported on land or water.
Center Of Gravity.
The point at which the aeroplane balances.
Center Of Pressure.
The imaginary line beneath the plane at which the pressure
balances.
D
Deck. The main surface of a biplane or multiplane.
Directional Control.
The ability to determine the direction of the flight of an
aeroplane.
Dirigible.
A balloon driven by power.
Down Wind.
With the wind.
Drift. The resistance of the plane to the forward movement.
E
Elevator.
The plane or wing intended to control the vertical flight of the
machine.
Engineer.
One who controls the power, driving the machinery.
Entering Edge.
Front edge of the forward plane of an aeroplane.
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