Aeroplane Construction and Operation

by John B. Rathbun

Transcriber's Note

This book was transcribed from a scan of the original found at Google Books. I have rotated some images. Some of the more elaborate tables are treated as images.

Curtiss Type JN4D Biplane Used by The United States Air Mail Service

AEROPLANE

CONSTRUCTION AND

OPERATION

Including Notes On Aeroplane Design

And Aerodynamic Calculation,

Materials, Etc.

A Comprehensive Illustrated Manual of Instruction for

Aeroplane Constructors, Aviators, Aero-Mechanics,

Flight Officers and Students. Adapted

Either for Schools or Home Study.

BY

JOHN B. RATHBUN

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER

Consulting Aeronautical Engineer, Chicago Aero Works; Chief Engineer,

Automotive Engineering Company. Formerly Instructor in

Aviation and Machine Design, Chicago Technical College.

CHICAGO

JOHN B. RATHBUN