The Second Boys' Book of Model Aeroplanes
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"The Second Boys' Book of Model Aeroplanes" by Francis A. Collins is a delightful guide that captures the imagination of young aeronautics enthusiasts. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of model airplane construction, providing detailed instructions and illustrations that make the building process accessible and enjoyable. Collins emphasizes creativity and experimentation, encouraging readers to design and construct their own unique flying machines. The engaging writing style and practical tips make it an essential resource for budding engineers and hobbyists alike, fostering a love...
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- Transcriber's Note This book was transcribed from a scan of the original found at Google Books. I have rotated some images and have corrected the misspelling of "aileron" that appeared many times in the original text.
- THE SECOND BOYS' BOOK OF MODEL AEROPLANES
- FOREWORD
- LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
- CHAPTER I MODEL AEROPLANES OF 1911
- CHAPTER II MODEL AEROPLANE TOURNAMENTS
- CHAPTER III PARLOR AVIATION
- THE SLING-SHOT GLIDER.
- CHAPTER IV TOOLS AND MATERIALS
- CHAPTER V THEORY AND PRACTICE OF PLANE CONSTRUCTION
- CHAPTER VI SCIENTIFIC PROPELLER BUILDING
- FABRIC PROPELLERS
- THE LANGELEY BLANK.
- CHAPTER VII ASSEMBLING THE MOTORS
- CHAPTER VIII DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
- CHAPTER IX MODEL AEROPLANE DESIGNS
- THE FAMOUS "ONE OUNCER."
- A MODIFIED BLERIOT.
- A SIMPLE EXPERIMENTAL MODEL.
- MODEL WITH MINIMUM PLANE SURFACE.
- THE BURGESS WEBB MODEL.
- A MODEL WITH ADJUSTABLE STABILIZERS.
- AN EFFICIENT THREE-OUNCE MODEL.
- AN ALL-METAL MODEL FRAME.
- AN EFFICIENT SINGLE STICKER.
- A ONE-PLANE MODEL.
- THE CANNING MODEL.
- THE FLEMMING WILLIAMS MODEL.
- CHAPTER X DESIGNING THE SKIDS
- CHAPTER XI GEARED MOTORS
- CHAPTER XII LESSONS OF THE MAN-CARRYING AEROPLANES
- CHAPTER XIII SELECTED QUESTIONS FOR BEGINNERS
- CHAPTER XIV AMONG THE MODEL BUILDERS
- CHAPTER XV CURIOSITIES OF THE AIR
- CHAPTER XVI RULES FOR CONDUCTING MODEL AEROPLANE CONTESTS
- PREPARED BY THE WEST SIDE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, NEW YORK.
- GENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS FOR 1911.
- RULES FOR CONDUCTING MODEL AEROPLANE CONTESTS
- PREPARED BY THE NEW YORK MODEL AERO CLUB.
- RULES FOR MODEL AEROPLANE CONTESTS
- PREPARED BY THE NEW YORK MODEL AERO CLUB.
- DISTANCE CONTEST Two prizes:
- SPECTACULAR FLIGHT CONTEST One prize:
- CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF A MODEL AEROPLANE CLUB
- COURTESY OF NEW YORK MODEL AERO CLUB
- CONSTITUTION
- ART. I
- ART. II
- ART. III
- ART. IV
- ART. V
- ART. VI
- Art. VII
- ART. VIII
- ART. IX
- BY-LAWS
- ART. I
- ART. II
- ART. III
- ART. IV
- ART. V
- ART. VI
- ART. VII
- ART. VIII
- ART. IX
- DICTIONARY OF AERONAUTICAL TERMS
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- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- L
- M
- N
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- P
- R
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