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Chapter XXII — Flying Machines Construction And Operation

by LovelyMay — Chapter XXII - Flying Machines Construction And Operation brings forward the insights of F. W. Lanchester, whose lecture to the Royal Society of Arts offered a technical and visionary take on aerial navigation. Rather than viewing flight as purely theoretical, he firmly positioned it within the realm of locomotive engineering, emphasizing performance over possibility. He challenged the viability of vertical flight, especially the helicopter, stating that such machines lacked the energy efficiency necessary…
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Chapter I — Flying Machines Construction And Operation

by LovelyMay — Chapter I - Flying Machines Construction And Operation begins with a detailed account of how the concept of multi-surface flight evolved, laying the groundwork for future breakthroughs in aviation. Octave Chanute opens the discussion by recognizing the early insight of F. H. Wenham, who, in 1866, proposed stacking aeroplanes vertically to expand lift area without excessive weight. His design incorporated silk or canvas stretched over a framework and supported the idea of using multiple wings to lift a…
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