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MASS.
The quantity of matter. Is equal to the weight in pounds divided by the gravitation, or generally to the weight divided by 32.16.
Wood spar.
Strut taping with fabric bands.
Control stick.
Throttle.
Interplane struts.
The point of intersection of a straight vertical line passing through the center of gravity of the displaced fluid or gas, and the line that formerly was a vertical through the center of gravity before the body was tipped from its position of equilibrium. There is a different metacenter for each position of a floating body.
A type of aeroplane with a single wing surface.