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 Project Gutenberg 2020-07-03 Public domain in the USA. 118 Collins, Francis A. (Francis Arnold) 1873 1957 Collins, F. A. (Francis Arnold) Collins, Francis Arnold The Second Boys' Book of Model Aeroplanes Produced by James Simmons "The Second Boys' Book of Model Aeroplanes" by Francis A. Collins is a practical guide to the construction and enjoyment of model aeroplanes, written in the early 20th century. The book follows the advancements in model aircraft design and technology, emphasizing the science behind flight mechanics and the intricacies of building various models. It presumably builds upon concepts introduced in Collins' earlier work, referencing a community of young aviators eager to refine their skills in aeronautics. At the start of this volume, the foreword establishes the rapid growth in knowledge surrounding model aeroplane construction, highlighting significant advancements made within a year. The opening chapters discuss the evolution of model aeroplanes, encouraging young builders to create lightweight and efficient designs while outlining essential construction techniques. Collins provides insights into the mechanics of aerodynamics, the significance of balancing weight and power, and the excitement of participating in model aeroplane tournaments. The text sets the stage for a rich exploration of both the hobby and the scientific principles at play in aviation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Airplanes -- Models TL Text Category: Science - Physics Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies 419606 2025-07-25T04:04:12.672383 text/html 391104 2020-07-24T20:06:52 text/html 12837775 2025-07-25T04:04:31.403303 application/epub+zip 12835601 2025-07-25T04:04:20.219396 application/epub+zip 263572 2025-07-25T04:04:14.889351 application/epub+zip 11686690 2025-07-25T04:04:37.185291 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 11638091 2025-07-25T04:04:26.954296 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 752693 2022-09-28T07:55:38.382609 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 294088 2025-07-25T04:04:11.501359 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 294898 2020-07-24T20:06:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20800 2025-07-25T04:04:37.345250 application/rdf+xml 272899 2025-07-25T04:04:11.349398 text/x-rst 272899 2020-07-24T20:07:00 text/x-rst 21079 2025-07-25T04:04:15.807340 image/jpeg 3396 2025-07-25T04:04:15.281343 image/jpeg 98190 2020-07-24T20:07:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 13132424 2020-07-24T20:07:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 13113873 2020-07-24T20:07:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 13952627 2025-07-25T04:04:12.989480 application/octet-stream application/zip