TY  - BOOK
AU  - Camm,F.J.
TI  - Model aeroplanes: The building of model monoplanes, biplanes, etc., together with a chapter on building a model airship
AV  - TL 
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Airplanes -- Models
N1  - Release date is 2022-05-17; Why an aeroplane flies -- Types of model aeroplanes -- Practical construction: model aeroplane fuselages -- Practical construction: carving air-screws -- Practical construction: bending air-screws -- Practical construction: planes -- Simple twin-screw monoplane -- Simple twin-screw biplane -- Winders for elastic motors -- Collapsible monoplane -- Tractor monoplane -- Hydro-monoplane -- Compressed-air engine for model aeroplane -- Biplane driven by compressed-air engine -- General notes on model designing -- General notes -- Easily-made tailless kites -- Building a model airship; Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress); Originally published; United States: Funk & Wagnalls Co, 1920
N2  - "Model Aeroplanes" by F. J. Camm is a practical handbook on model aircraft construction written in the early 20th century. This manual covers various types of model airplanes such as monoplanes, biplanes, and even a chapter dedicated to building a model airship. Its primary focus is on the engineering principles, construction methods, and practical tips for aspiring builders and enthusiasts interested in aerodynamics and model design.  The opening of "Model Aeroplanes" introduces readers to the foundational concepts of flight, beginning with the essential question of how airplanes fly. It illustrates the principles of lift, gravity, and the balance of forces using relatable comparisons, such as kites. The text emphasizes the importance of understanding the forces acting on flying objects, providing practical insights into the mechanics of a model airplane's performance. Following this introduction to basic aerodynamics, the book promises comprehensive guidance on constructing various types of model aircraft, catering to both novices and experienced hobbyists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://archive.org/details/modelaeroplanesb00camm/page/n3/mode/2up
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68100
ER  -