September 1, 1946

September 1, 1946

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Aviation Research—Engineering—Production

Estimating Plane Performance —via Comparison Method

By DAVID B. THURSTON20 min

Aviation Research—Engineering—Production

Practical Engineering of Rotary Wing Aircraft

By PAUL H. STANLEY14 min

Aviation Research—Engineering—Production

Aircraft Acoustical Problems and Possible Solutions

By K. R. JACKMAN11 min

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Aviation Research—Engineering—Production

Estimating Plane Performance —via Comparison Method

THE PERFORMANCE ESTIMATION METHOD discussed here represents a simplification of high speed performance computation as modified for low speed aircraft design work. While the method is not 100% accurate in all respects, it has been applied to personal aircraft prototypes with very gratifying results.

By DAVID B. THURSTON20 min

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Aviation Research—Engineering—Production

Practical Engineering of Rotary Wing Aircraft

Presenting additional rotorcraft design criteria, Author Stanley discusses important considerations of blade construction, radial and chordwise balance, and the not-too-well-known—but highly effective—Cierva method of blade tracking.

By PAUL H. STANLEY14 min

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Aviation Research—Engineering—Production

Aircraft Acoustical Problems and Possible Solutions

On the basis of tests run with the new sound cabin testing technique, Author Jackman discusses effects of engine speed and power; engine location; soundproofing materials; calculation of sound spectra; and ground noise.

By K. R. JACKMAN11 min

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Aviation Research—Engineering—Production

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How We Are Preparing to Reach Supersonic Speeds

In this exclusive AVIATION article the man who will undoubtedly be the first to fly faster than sound reveals for the first time just what he and his associates have done to reach hitherto unattainable speeds and altitudes.

By JACK WOOLAMS7 min

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Field Operations

Selling Student Flying Requires a Resourceful Approach

In this discussion of practical interest-stimulating methods for promoting a lucrative flight-student activity at the airport, Author Parker presents key factors in gaging the prospect-market and details means for developing new business.

By CHARLES A. PARKER7 min

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Should the Surface Carriers Be Allowed in Air Transportation? Yes

IT SEEMS UNLIKELY that ship owners will give up their struggle to enter aviation on equal footing with present air carriers. (1) Primarily, the surface operators realize that air transportation is growing rapidly— and that a large part of the traffic is being taken from surface transport.

By JOHN A. EUBANK7 min

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Aviation Sales & Service

Deft Dealers Make Air Shows Pay

Operators' experience in past displays points up four key factors— also salient sales twists—to accent when shooting for top profit in coming exhibits.

By FRANK R. BRINE6 min

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We're Losing Our Export Markets

Letting their home markets wait, the British have rushed into Latin America—and other areas—to sell aircraft in a way that might well start a too-permanent trend for our interests to digest.

By RAYMOND L. HOADLEY6 min

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Field Operations

As the Operators See It

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