November 17, 1928

November 17, 1928

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The New N.A.C.A. Low Drag Cowling

By FRED E. WEICK12 min

Operation of Western Air Express

By JAMES G. WOOLLEY10 min

Financing Wholesale and Retail Sales

By CHARLES F. MCREYNOLDS10 min

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The New N.A.C.A. Low Drag Cowling

STATIC radial air-cooled engines are claimed by some engineers to possess several advantages over engines of other types, among which are low weight per horsepower, the small number of parts required, and the consequent reliability and low cost of manufacture.

By FRED E. WEICK12 min

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Operation of Western Air Express

AN aviator may attain individual success by performing some spectacular flight, but to those of us engaged in the business of commercial air transport success can come only as a result of hard work and strict attention to details.

By JAMES G. WOOLLEY10 min

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Financing Wholesale and Retail Sales

SINCE several Southern California aircraft distributors, with the help of finance companies, have inaugurated a time payment plan for the purchase of airplanes, these companies have received inquiries from all parts of the country as to the nature of this plan.

By CHARLES F. MCREYNOLDS10 min

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Alexander Production

A Unique System Utilizing an Overhead Trolley 7,000 Ft. Long is Employed in the Plant of Alexander Aircraft Co.

By WILLIS PARKER6 min

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Ground Weather Signals

A Discussion of the Panel Signal System as a Practical Method for Conveying Weather Data to Planes in Flight

By HORACE R. BYERS5 min

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FOREIGN ACTIVITIES

Pobjoy Engine Passes Tests

Geared Power Plant Weighing 115 lb., Develops 60 hp.
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NEWS SECTIONS

Chicago Exhibit List Now Increased to 166

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Side Slips

The returns seem to be in from all but the Byrd Expedition, and Herbert Hoover appears to be the Presidentelect. There was quite a fuss in the papers over the fact that Colonel Lindbergh flew all of the way from Mexico to St. Louis for the election.

By ROBERT R. OSBORN3 min

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NEWS SECTIONS

Many Meetings to Be Held at Chicago Aero Exposition

Representatives of All Branches of Aviation Industry Will Gather During Show
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AIRPLANE DESCRIPTIONS

Coffman Cabin Monoplane

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