September 24, 1923

September 24, 1923

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Naval Airship ZR1 Visits New York City

U. S. ARMY AND NAVY AIR FORCES

U. S. ARMY AIR SERVICE

Comparing Aerodynamical Properties of Wings

By W. KLEMPERER,T. BIENEN8 min

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Naval Airship ZR1 Visits New York City

Big Rigid Covers About 600 Miles Over the Atlantic Seaboard In Flight of 11 1/2 Hours’ Duration
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U. S. ARMY AND NAVY AIR FORCES

U. S. ARMY AIR SERVICE

July and August proved to be two of the most interesting months in the history of Mitchel Field, N. Y. Perhaps first in importance was Lieutenant Maughan’s two gallant attempts to cross the continent between sunrise and sunset. When the next attempt was finally postponed until 1924 the press of the country united in expressing the editorial opinion that “Failure had been Success”.
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Comparing Aerodynamical Properties of Wings

With Special Reference to Aspect Ratio and Parasite Drag

By W. KLEMPERER,T. BIENEN8 min

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How Modern Racing Planes are Developed

When the 1922 Pulitzer race was over and the new world’s record of 206 mi./hr. made by the winner announced, and later when this same plane traveled at the rate of four miles per minute in establishing a new world’s straightaway record, it appeared as if the ultimate must have been reached in speed.

By FRANK H. RUSSELL7 min

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Corrections

It now remains to be seen whether the formula (6a) will give a sufficiently close approximation to the best climbing angle if applied to a high aspect ratio. Of course, the gliding angle formula (6) gives good results through the largest range imaginable.
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U. S. ARMY AND NAVY AIR FORCES

U. S. NAVAL AVIATION

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Tests of Navy Curtiss Racer

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The Navy-Wright Racer for the Schneider Cup

Racing Seaplane Built by Wright Aeronautical Corporation Embodies Numerous Novel Features
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AIRPORTS AND AIRWAYS

An Excellent Example

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AIRPORTS AND AIRWAYS

Fokker Activities

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