May 21, 1951

May 21, 1951

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Headline News

Kaiser Deal Spurs New Drive on C-123

By Ben S. Lee6 min

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Navy Studies Radical New Fighter

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B-36 Too Big?

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Headline News

Kaiser Deal Spurs New Drive on C-123

Stock sale to auto firm gives Chase long sought cash and production resources.

By Ben S. Lee6 min

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Headline News

Navy Studies Radical New Fighter

Convair and Lockheed are building convertiplane-like prototypes around Allison T-40 turboprop engine.
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Headline News

B-36 Too Big?

AF cites low loss rate as criticism follows on recent crashes.
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Headline News

How Rentzel Sees Transport Future

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Headline News

Odd Flight Adds Sales Appeal

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

The Atom: Power for Flight

Present ideas on atomic structure visualize it as analagous to our solar system—a central nucleus (sun) surrounded by orbital electrons (planets). There are three structural building blocks from which all atoms are made: The electron, lightest particle capable of separate existence, carrying a negative charge of electricity.

By David A. Anderton9 min

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Structures & Controls, Interior Furnishings & Equipment

This session has always been characterized by the number of subjects discussed—from landing gear to water systems, from oxygen systems to paint. These are some of the problems and solutions: Generally, dents of any consequence are not tolerated in the leading edges of DC-6 aircraft for aerodynamic reasons.
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EQUIPMENT

Meeting Seen Increasing in Value

Plus factor found in thorough preparation which gives an airline new information on its own operations.
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EDITORIAL

Kicking Your Public Around

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AIR TRANSPORT

New Civil Air M-day Plan Ready

Role of transport industry will be spelled out as soon as several key positions are filled.

By F. Lee Moore5 min

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