Project Gutenberg 2013-02-04 Public domain in the USA. 191 LeMaitre, W. w12000096 Natural Stability and the Parachute Principle in Aeroplanes Produced by Chris Curnow, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Natural Stability and the Parachute Principle in Aeroplanes" by W. LeMaitre is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the theories of stability in aeronautics, proposing methods to enhance the safety and effectiveness of aircraft design by focusing on natural stability rather than mechanical controls. LeMaitre's investigations are rooted in practical experiments and observations, aiming to provide insights that could lead to safer flying machines. The content of the book discusses various aspects of aeroplane design that contribute to stability, such as the importance of a low center of gravity, the effects of speed on stability, and the advantages of a shorter wing span. LeMaitre explores the concept of designing machines that can naturally return to a stable position without reliance on complex controls. Through detailed illustrations and theoretical explanations, the author emphasizes the significance of crafting a machine that can glide safely without engine power, akin to a parachute effect. His designs and theories are supported by experimental models, showcasing a vision for safer and more reliable aeroplanes that prioritize stability in their construction. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42018/42018-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Airplanes Aeronautics TL Text Browsing: Computers & Technology Browsing: Engineering & Construction Category: Engineering & Technology 76709 2025-06-17T05:59:39.549426 text/html 71104 2013-02-04T15:44:10 text/html; charset=utf-8 271440 2025-06-17T05:59:42.093429 application/epub+zip 270683 2025-06-17T05:59:40.165416 application/epub+zip 67951 2025-06-17T05:59:39.853415 application/epub+zip 308965 2025-06-17T05:59:43.776418 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 293715 2025-06-17T05:59:41.780413 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 93949 2022-09-19T08:25:07.573703 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 60475 2025-06-17T05:59:39.050439 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60446 2013-02-04T15:44:04 text/plain; charset=utf-8 16184 2025-06-17T05:59:43.918395 application/rdf+xml 15161 2025-06-17T05:59:39.933413 image/jpeg 2189 2025-06-17T05:59:39.893417 image/jpeg 253647 2025-06-17T05:59:39.606422 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog