Flying Machines: Practice And Design; Their Principles, Construction And Working (1909) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780548624333)

Flying Machines: Practice and Design is a comprehensive guide to the principles, construction, and working of early aviation technology, originally published in 1909. Written by Kennedy and Rankin, two experts in the field of aviation, this book provides a detailed explanation of the mechanics of flight and the design of flying machines. It covers the history of aviation, the science of aerodynamics, and the construction of various types of aircraft, including gliders, balloons, and powered planes. The book also includes detailed instructions for building and testing flying machines, making it an invaluable resource for early aviation enthusiasts and engineers. With its detailed illustrations and technical explanations, Flying Machines: Practice and Design provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of aviation and the pioneers who made flight possible.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Rankin Kennedy
ISBN-10: 054862433X
ISBN-13: 9780548624333
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/17/2007
Pages: 168
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d