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100 1 _aJackman, William J.
_q(William James),
_d1850-
245 1 0 _aFlying Machines: Construction and Operation :
_bA Practical Book Which Shows, in Illustrations, Working Plans and Text, How to Build and Navigate the Modern Airship
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1997
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1997-05-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Keller, and David Widger
520 _a"Flying Machines: Construction and Operation" by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell is a practical guide to aviation written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive resource for novices interested in the construction and navigation of modern flying machines, providing clear instructions along with illustrations and working plans. At the start of the book, the authors emphasize the importance of understanding the basic principles of flight, including the evolution of flying machine designs and the fundamental aerodynamics involved. Through the introductory chapter by Octave Chanute, the text explores historical milestones in aviation, detailing significant contributions made by earlier experimenters. The opening of the book outlines how the authors aim to make these concepts accessible to a general audience, hence avoiding overly technical language. Readers are introduced to key topics such as the mechanics of gliding machines and the necessary materials for building a successful flying craft, setting the stage for a hands-on learning experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAeronautics
653 _aFlying-machines
700 1 _aChanute, Octave,
_d1832-1910
700 1 _aRussell, Thomas Herbert,
_d1862-1947
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/907
999 _c43026
_d43026