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Aircraft Float Design Hardcover - 1928

by Richardson, Holden C

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover
  • first

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New York: Ronald Press, 1928. Classic text presents a detailed treatment of the fundamentals and performance of aircraft float design, including topics covering types of float action; suction effect and step action; ground looping; twin and central float systems; water rudders; operating conditions; hydrovane blades; reserve buoyancy; design procedures; stability and structural considerations; float proportions; model testing; Froude's Law; wing lift; dangerous tip floats; wooden and metal floats; seaplanes versus landplanes; etc. 111 pgs. Illustrated. Pgs. 11 & 13 have a small sealed closed tear on the outer page edge; pg. 15 has a small corner crease. Prior ownership name and nameplate pastedown on front endpapers; small stamp to title page and outer edges; small black label on lower front cover. Gilt spine. Spine edges slightly bumped. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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  • Title Aircraft Float Design
  • Author Richardson, Holden C
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Publisher Ronald Press, New York
  • Date 1928
  • Bookseller's Inventory # AE-4

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