November 1, 1945

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DESIGN ANALYSIS OF Messerschmitt Me-262 Jet Fighter

First complete engineering study ever published on jet power plant reveals, in addition to fundamental principles of jet propulsion, the design and production compromises made necessary by limitations of materials.

By JOHN FOSTER23 min

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Aviation Research—Engineering—Production

LANDING ANALYSES FOR FLYING BOATS AND SEAPLANES

Continuing his comprehensive discussion of landing phenomena, the author concludes his rough water analysis and presents details of impact integration.

By ERNEST G. STOUT19 min

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MAINTENANCE

CORRECT SERVICING DETERMINES DE-ICER EFFICIENCY

Precisely detailed here are the step-by-step working methods for making all types of de-icer repairs which involve vulcanizing—with each job and "fix" tabulated, the curing times carefully calculated, and all do's and don'ts noted....Concluding installment of this two-part "how-to" feature.

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Aviation Research—Engineering—Production

ANALYZING THE ASPECTS OF FUTURE

Pacing the trend toward still faster speed—using present-day plane designs at already-attained flight levels—are the more-than-just-difficult hurdles of flow instability, surface heating, and horsepower required. Though pointing the way out, extreme high altitude operation will bring new and knotty problems — which this searching analysis aims to resolve ... First of a series on tomorow's aeronautics.

By C. E. PAPPAS,M. G. HARRISON16 min

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KNOW YOUR OPERATING COSTS

With this guide, manufacturers and distributors, as well as individual owners, may determine accurately the operating expenses of any craft over any given period of utilization.

By NEIL M. BERBOTH15 min

138

Aviation Research—Engineering—Production

DESIGNING TOMORROW'S PERSONAL PLANE

What of the amphibian? Here, though beset with admitted difficulties and objections, Mr. Upson concludes that development of this type may well lead to a craft of new and broader feasibility, and he presents cogent design ideas pointing the path.

By RALPH H. UPSON14 min

228

NEW PRODUCTS

KEEP POSTED ON Products and Practices

Improved Insulation................1 Number of cells in “Foamglas,” cellular glass insulation manufactured by Pittsburgh Corning Corp., Pittsburgh, has been increased from 5,000,000 to 10,000,000 cells per cubic foot, providing additional thermal protection.—AVIATION, Nov., ’45.

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TRANSPORT

AIRPORT PLANNING MUST GATHER IMPETUS

Planning and construction of air terminals has trailed aircraft design and production. Still, promise is seen in the statistics and graphics of latest airport plans, both here and abroad.

By ERWIN J. BULBAN8 min

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THE GERMAN ECONOMIC PEACE HARD, SOFT...or WORKARLE?

IT is not surprising that difficulties are being encountered in spelling out the detailed terms of the German economic settlement. The problem is exceedingly complex. The German economy is more or less inextricably bound up with the economy of continental Europe.

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NEW PRODUCTS

Shop Equipment & Materials

Heavy Duty Dollies................82 Obtainable in pairs, “Skid-Rolls” made by Techtmann Industries, Milwaukee, are dollies for shifting machines, tanks, boxes, steel blocks, dies, furnaces, and heavy objects weighing from 10 to 12 tons.

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