Aviation Engines: Design—Construction—Operation and Repair by Victor Wilfred Pagé

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Author Pagé, Victor Wilfred, 1885-1947
LoC No. 17031162
Title Aviation Engines: Design—Construction—Operation and Repair
Note Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Harry Lamé, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Aviation Engines: Design—Construction—Operation and Repair" by Victor Wilfred Pagé is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work is intended as a practical guide for aviation students, mechanics, and engineering officers, focusing on the intricacies of aircraft power plants and the systems associated with their operation and upkeep. It encompasses various aspects of internal combustion engine engineering with a particular emphasis on aircraft applications. The opening of the book introduces the concept of human flight as a significant achievement and discusses the essential requirements for aerial motors, particularly emphasizing their need to be lightweight and reliable due to the unique challenges faced in aviation. It distinguishes between different branches of aeronautics, specifically focusing on the operational aspects of aeroplanes and their engines. The author outlines the historical context of aviation technology, pointing to the evolution of internal combustion engines and their critical role in the modernization of flight, as well as the various forms and classifications of engines that suit different aviation needs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Subject Airplanes -- Motors
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EBook-No. 38187
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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