September 12, 1949

September 12, 1949

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

What Is Future for Control Surface Tabs?

By Robert McLarren18 min

End of Races?

By Alexander McSurely7 min

Workmanship Pays Off in the Races

By Robert McLarren6 min

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

What Is Future for Control Surface Tabs?

Historic development and present use measured against requirements of high-speed, very heavy aircraft.

By Robert McLarren18 min

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End of Races?

Odom crash again raises question as to value of airplane speed contests.

By Alexander McSurely7 min

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Workmanship Pays Off in the Races

More mature approach helps solve problems of high speed flight; skilled service personnel a large factor.

By Robert McLarren6 min

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

Summing Up Findings on Stall Warnings

Pilots’ reports on stalls correlated with readings from special instruments to set up design criteria.
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AIR TRANSPORT

Willnwa’s Boeings Pay Their Way?

CAB vice chairman Ryan voices negative opinion on use of 377s by carrier on transcontinental-Orient service.
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F-86 Speed Runs Steal National Air Races

North American jets exceed critical Mach over closed course.

By Stanley L. Colbert4 min

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SALES & SERVICE

Midget Race Is Close Contest

Brennand’s victory credited to his ‘jockey’ weight and good piloting; LeVier withdrawal gesture praised.

By Alexander McSurely4 min

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PRODUCTION

What the B-36 Is Costing Usaf

Comptroller gives breakdown for original and repeat order, and shows financial effect of cancellations.

By Robert Hotz4 min

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AIR TRANSPORT

Britain Pushes Turboprop Liners

While pure-jet transports have stolen the spotlight, first airline order is for turbine-propeller planes.
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