Project Gutenberg 2020-08-29 Public domain in the USA. 168 Morgan, Alfred Powell 1889 1972 Morgan, A. P. (Alfred Powell) Morgan, Alfred P. (Alfred Powell) Powell, A. M. 33029235 How To Build A 20-Foot Bi-Plane Glider Produced by James Simmons "How To Build A 20-Foot Bi-Plane Glider" by Alfred Powell Morgan is a practical handbook on aviation construction written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a guide for amateur builders interested in constructing their own biplane glider, providing comprehensive insights into the principles of flight as well as step-by-step instructions for assembly. The author aims to inspire curiosity and experimentation in the burgeoning field of aviation, following the pioneering efforts of earlier aeronauts. The book is structured in a clear and informative manner, starting with the necessary materials and framework design for the glider, emphasizing the importance of using specific woods and materials for optimal construction. Morgan explains the design elements needed for a stable gliding machine, including the coverings of the planes, trussing for stability, and the mechanics of gliding itself. Safety is a recurrent theme throughout, as he advises cautious experimentation and understanding of aerodynamic principles. Additionally, the book concludes with practical remarks and further reading suggestions for those keen on delving deeper into the science of aeronautics, making it an invaluable resource for aspiring aviators. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Gliders (Aeronautics) TL Text Category: Engineering & Technology Category: How To ... 149391 2025-06-25T05:54:35.199581 text/html 126392 2020-08-29T14:45:50 text/html 7179054 2025-06-25T05:54:48.644508 application/epub+zip 7190993 2025-06-25T05:54:41.230572 application/epub+zip 325431 2025-06-25T05:54:36.717554 application/epub+zip 7961223 2025-06-25T05:54:51.604508 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7940876 2025-06-25T05:54:44.588519 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 849864 2022-09-28T12:28:20.828596 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 79553 2025-06-25T05:54:34.572568 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 80406 2020-08-29T14:45:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17333 2025-06-25T05:54:51.735490 application/rdf+xml 62257 2023-09-27T06:01:35.079988 text/x-rst 62257 2020-08-29T14:46:00 text/x-rst 15415 2025-06-25T05:54:37.237564 image/jpeg 2361 2025-06-25T05:54:36.979566 image/jpeg 28593 2020-08-29T15:04:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 11460073 2020-08-29T15:04:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 11446746 2020-08-29T15:04:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 13402320 2025-06-25T05:54:35.362586 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 en.wikipedia