February 2, 1925

February 2, 1925

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Is the Magnus Effect Applicable to Aircraft?

By ALEXANER KLEMIN12 min

The Caspar C17 Two-Seater Light Plane

Air Service Asks Bids for Heavy Bombers

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Is the Magnus Effect Applicable to Aircraft?

Recent newspaper accounts of Anton Flettner's Rotor or Sailless Ship have given rise to much speculation as to whether the principle on which this invention is based has an application in aeronautics. The principle is not new— Flettner's genius lies in its practical application.

By ALEXANER KLEMIN12 min

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The Caspar C17 Two-Seater Light Plane

New German Low Powered Airplane Allows for Soaring Effect
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Air Service Asks Bids for Heavy Bombers

To Be Packard Engined Four-Seaters of Metal Construction
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UNITED STATES AIR FORCES

U. S. ARMY AIR SERVICE

First Lieut. Fred E. Woodward, A. S., Brooks Field, to Mitchel Field. Sec. Lieut. Leighton M. Clark, A.S., Brooks Field, transferred to Field Art., Fort McIntosh. Master Serg. George Commons, A.S., placed on retired list, Bolling Field.
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Aircraft Observations of Eclipse

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Publisher’s News Letter

It is time that the Air Services of the Government should have permanent buildings to house the officers and men. The conditions at the flying fields of the Army, Navy and the Air Mail are little short of scandalous. They are without any doubt unworthy of the part our aviators will be expected to play in any future military, naval or even postal developments.

By L.D.G.4 min

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Miraculous Adventure of an Air Mail Pilot

Paul P. Scott Crashes into Mountain at 8000 ft. and Lives to Tell the Tale
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The Savoia Torpedo Flying Boat

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Editorials

Air Transportation

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Speaking of Old Flying Days

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