Flight testing of British prototype gliders

Authors

  • Frank Irving The City College of the City University of New York

Keywords:

Aerodynamics, Design

Abstract

This paper is intended to explain the philosophy behind the methods used in handling trials of British prototype gliders: that all the limitations stated on cockpit placards must depend on practice rather than theory.  Some examples of the technique used in specific tests are given.

Author Biography

Frank Irving, The City College of the City University of New York

http://www.sci.ccny.cuny.edu/~hindman/sumvitae.pdf

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Published

2017-08-09

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