Norman Gowin
The City College of the City University of New York
Keywords:
Design, Structures, Materials
Abstract
The capability of the self-launching sailplane for expanding the scope of soaring activity is discussed. After enumerating the requirements for sailplane propulsive means, current types of powerplant and their possible applications to sailplane propulsion are considered. Status of development and limitations of the varous propulsive schemes are discussed and conclusions drawn as to the most promising direction in whcih effort can be applied to further the development of propulsion for self-launching sailplanes.
Author Biography
Norman Gowin, The City College of the City University of New York
