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Glider construction and designThe endeavor to draw a strict line between gliders and soarers as been recently abandoned and the following classification adopted: 1) gliders controlled by shifting the weight of the body; 2) gliders controlled by rudders; 3) gliders controlled by wings. The different classes are discussed as well as materials and parts used in construction.
Document ID
19930090798
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Gymnich, Alfried
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1927
Report/Patent Number
NACA-TM-434
Report Number: NACA-TM-434
Accession Number
93R20088
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
GLIDERS
TUBING, STEEL (MANNESMANN)
GLIDERS, TAIL-CONTROLLED
WOODS - PROPERTIES, USES, STRENGTH
TURNBUCKLES, STRENGTH
GLIDERS - DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
GLIDERS - KLEMPERER "ENTER" (GER )
GLIDERS, HANG

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