Wheel Brakes and Their Application to Aircraft (open access)

Wheel Brakes and Their Application to Aircraft

"The advantages to be gained from braking have not been ignored, and in the search for a suitable method many schemes have been suggested and tried. Some of the methods discussed in this paper include: 1) increasing the height of the landing gear; 2) air brakes of various forms; 3) sprags on tail skid and axle; and 4) wheel brakes. This report focuses on the design of wheel brakes and wheel brake controls" (p. 1).
Date: May 1928
Creator: Dowty, G. H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Discussion of problems relating to the safety of aviation. Part 1 (open access)

Discussion of problems relating to the safety of aviation. Part 1

The object of the present treatise is to examine the present status of aerial safety and to review the efforts of various commissions to promote safety.
Date: May 1928
Creator: Sabatier, J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Discussion of problems relating to the safety of aviation. Part 2 (open access)

Discussion of problems relating to the safety of aviation. Part 2

This report focuses on structural strength and engine design in building and designing safer aircraft.
Date: May 1928
Creator: Sabatier, J.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Prospective Development of Giant Airplanes (open access)

Prospective Development of Giant Airplanes

This report presents a survey of the latest German giant airplane projects. A description of the physical form of the airplanes, their performance, and some possible applications are provided.
Date: May 1928
Creator: Von Römer, B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Comments on Crankless Engine Types (open access)

Comments on Crankless Engine Types

This report describes the leading crankless engine types, which have appeared in recent years. These types include: the Mitchell crankless motor car engine and the German Michel engine.
Date: May 1928
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library