December 29, 1928

December 29, 1928

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Building the R.101

By W. H. SAYERS20 min

Controlling the Overhead Expenses

By EDWIN R. DOUGLAS10 min

Problems of Aeronautical Traning

By ROY CAMPBELL8 min

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Building the R.101

A Description of the Methods and Materials Used in Constructing England's New 5,000,000 Cu. Ft. Dirigible

By W. H. SAYERS20 min

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Controlling the Overhead Expenses

IN the first article of this series, we considered the things to which the airplane manufacturers must give attention during the transition from experiment and development to intensive low-cost production. We saw that these were grouped under three heads of production and its control, marketing and administration, including cost, accounting, and financing.

By EDWIN R. DOUGLAS10 min

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Problems of Aeronautical Traning

AERONAUTICAL training is divided into two classifications: First, engineering, which includes the advanced instruction in aerodynamics given by universities and colleges, and the more elementary engineering instruction and ground school training conducted by civilian schools.

By ROY CAMPBELL8 min

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About Glue and Gluing Practice

AS a result of an inspection trip of six weeks among commercial aircraft factories, it is believed that a few notes on glue and gluing practice are opportune at this time. There are a number of kinds of glues. Of these, casein, blood albumin and animal glues are the most important in aircraft construction.

By C. L. OFENSTEIN8 min

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NEWS SECTIONS

Move to Improve School Situation

Aero Chamber Builds Organization to Secure Standard Of Requirements
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The National Show

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SIDE SLIPS

Side Slips

As this is the last issue of AVIATION before the New Year, we might as well make our annual resolution to get the copy for this column in on the day the editor thinks it should be in. So, Mr. Editor, please consider the resolution as moved, seconded and carried unanimously.

By ROBERT R. OSBORN3 min

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AIRPORTS AND AIRLINES

Boston Contracts 1929 Construction

Definite Progress Noted as Firms Lease Hangar Sites at Airport
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North American Aviation Buys Sperry Gyroscope

Widely Known Experimental Unit Becomes Sixth of the Recently Formed "Keys Group”
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