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Paris Aviation Salon, 1934

Description: This document reviews the Air show held in Paris in 1934. It includes charts and pictures of the aircraft which were from all parts of Europe.
Date: November 29, 1934
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Preliminary Wind-Tunnel and Flight Tests of a Balanced Split Flap, Special Report

Description: One disadvantage that has been apparent in the operation of split flaps as used to date is the time and effort required to operate them. In this communication an investigation is being made of possible means for balancing them aerodynamically to make their operation easier. Several arrangements have been tested in the 7 by 210 foot wind tunnel, and the results of the wind-tunnel tests as well as preliminary flight tests on one of the more promising forms are given in this paper.
Date: August 1934
Creator: Weick, Fred E. & Thompson, Floyd L.
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Resume of Present Data on Load Distribution on Slots and Flaps, Special Report

Description: This report covers a study of the generally available data on load distribution on slots and flaps. The study was made by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics at the request of the Material Division, Army Air Corps to furnish information applicable to design criteria for slots and flaps of various types. The data are presented in three main sections: slots (Handley page type), auxiliary airfoils (fixed), and flaps.
Date: April 1934
Creator: Wenzinger, Carl J.
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Wing-Nacelle-Propeller Tests - Comparative Tests of Liquid-Cooled and Air-Cooled Engine Nacelles

Description: "This report gives the results of measurements of the lift, drag, and propeller characteristics of several wing and nacelle combinations with a tractor propeller" (p. 1). The liquid-cooled engines appeared to have an advantage over the air-cooled engines.
Date: January 1934
Creator: Wood, Donald H.
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