Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Collection: Technical Report Archive & Image Library (TRAIL)https://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/TRAIL/browse/?sort=added_a&fq=untl_institution:UNTGD&fq=str_title_serial:NACA+Aircraft+Circulars2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Collection: Technical Report Archive & Image Library (TRAIL)Flight Investigation of Boundary-Layer Transition and Profile Drag of an Experimental Low-Drag Wing Installed on a Figher-Type Airplane2011-11-11T19:22:00-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc53367/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc53367/"><img alt="Flight Investigation of Boundary-Layer Transition and Profile Drag of an Experimental Low-Drag Wing Installed on a Figher-Type Airplane" title="Flight Investigation of Boundary-Layer Transition and Profile Drag of an Experimental Low-Drag Wing Installed on a Figher-Type Airplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc53367/small/"/></a></p><p>Report presenting a boundary-layer-transition and profile-drag investigation conducted on an experimental low-drag wing installed on a P-47 airplane designated the XP-47F. Measurements were made at a section outside the propeller slipstream with smooth and with standard camouflage surfaces and on the upper surface of a section in the propeller slipstream with the surface smoothed. Results regarding the right wing section outside the slipstream and left wing section in the propeller slipstream are provided.</p>Investigation of the Behavior of Parallel Two-Dimensional Air Jets2011-11-11T19:22:00-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc53574/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc53574/"><img alt="Investigation of the Behavior of Parallel Two-Dimensional Air Jets" title="Investigation of the Behavior of Parallel Two-Dimensional Air Jets" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc53574/small/"/></a></p><p>Report presenting an investigation made of the flow downstream from a two-dimensional grid, formed of parallel rods. The two-dimensional character of the flow was insured by end plates normal to the rods and covering the entire flow field. The nature of the flow was determined primarily by means of total-head measurements.</p>Junkers Commercial Airplane G 312011-11-17T17:13:32-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc63066/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc63066/"><img alt="Junkers Commercial Airplane G 31" title="Junkers Commercial Airplane G 31" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc63066/small/"/></a></p><p>The three engine Junkers commercial Airplane, type G 31 is a further development of the earlier G 24. It is an all metal low wing monoplane with a total engine output of 1100-1200 HP.</p>The New De Havilland Commercial Airplane: The D.H. 66 With Three Bristol "Jupiter" Engines2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc61401/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc61401/"><img alt="The New De Havilland Commercial Airplane: The D.H. 66 With Three Bristol "Jupiter" Engines" title="The New De Havilland Commercial Airplane: The D.H. 66 With Three Bristol "Jupiter" Engines" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc61401/small/"/></a></p><p>The D.H. 66, constructed at Stag Lane Works of the De Haviland Aircraft Company built for Imperial Airways, Ltd. The fuselage has an all steel construction while the wings are made with box spars of wood and spruce ribs. It has a biplane tail and encloses the stabilizer trimming gear in a casing which serves to streamline the rear portion of the fuselage, but which is not part of the main structure. It weighs 9060 lbs. empty and 2500 lbs. after fueling with a total loaded weight of 14,700 lbs.</p>The Avro "Avian" Airplane: 65 HP. Armstrong-Siddeley "Genet" Engine2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62129/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62129/"><img alt="The Avro "Avian" Airplane: 65 HP. Armstrong-Siddeley "Genet" Engine" title="The Avro "Avian" Airplane: 65 HP. Armstrong-Siddeley "Genet" Engine" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62129/small/"/></a></p><p>The Avro Avian, designed by Mr. Chadwick of A.V. Roe & Co., Ltd. has a very low structural weight (estimated at 750 lbs. empty) but with sufficient structural integrity to be eligible of an "Aerobatics" certificate from the British Air Ministry. It can be configured as a monoplane, or a biplane with seaplane floats. It is designed for economical production.</p>The Farman Commercial Airplane "Jabiru"2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62072/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62072/"><img alt="The Farman Commercial Airplane "Jabiru"" title="The Farman Commercial Airplane "Jabiru"" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62072/small/"/></a></p><p>Circular presenting a description of the Farman Jabiru F 3X, which was designed to satisfy the requirements of the aerial-navigation companies. Details regarding the power, wing, fuselage, landing gear, construction, engines, fuel tanks, characteristics, performance, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>Albatros Commercial Airplane L 732011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62075/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62075/"><img alt="Albatros Commercial Airplane L 73" title="Albatros Commercial Airplane L 73" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62075/small/"/></a></p><p>The Albatros was a two engine commercial biplane carrying 2 pilots, eight passengers, and 160 KG of baggage. The framework is metal, the wings having plywood and fabric over the steel tubing. The L 73 was the first 2 engine biplane to be made in Germany.</p>German Training Airplane, Arado "Ar. S.I."2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc56891/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc56891/"><img alt="German Training Airplane, Arado "Ar. S.I."" title="German Training Airplane, Arado "Ar. S.I."" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc56891/small/"/></a></p><p>Circular presenting a description of the Arado Ar. S.I., which is a wireless biplane that is both physically attractive and highly performing. A description of the components, controls, construction, characteristics, flying qualities, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>All-Metal Junkers Airplane, Type F 132011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc57541/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc57541/"><img alt="All-Metal Junkers Airplane, Type F 13" title="All-Metal Junkers Airplane, Type F 13" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc57541/small/"/></a></p><p>Circular describing the all-metal Junkers airplane, specifically the F 13 type. The primary characteristics of the airplanes are the thick cantilever Junkers wing without stay-wires and the all-metal construction. A description of the design, flight characteristics, and some photographs are provided.</p>Two 'Gloster' Airplanes: The 'Grouse II,' - Two-Seat Training Airplane, The 'Grebe II,' Single-Seat Fighter2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc57543/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc57543/"><img alt="Two 'Gloster' Airplanes: The 'Grouse II,' - Two-Seat Training Airplane, The 'Grebe II,' Single-Seat Fighter" title="Two 'Gloster' Airplanes: The 'Grouse II,' - Two-Seat Training Airplane, The 'Grebe II,' Single-Seat Fighter" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc57543/small/"/></a></p><p>Circular presenting a description of two airplanes created by the Gloucestershire Aircraft Company, the "Grouse II" and the "Grebe II". A description of the design and flight characteristics as well as the blueprints and photographs of the aircraft are provided.</p>Farman Monoplane F.170: Commercial Airplane with One 500 HP. Farman Engine2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc61874/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc61874/"><img alt="Farman Monoplane F.170: Commercial Airplane with One 500 HP. Farman Engine" title="Farman Monoplane F.170: Commercial Airplane with One 500 HP. Farman Engine" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc61874/small/"/></a></p><p>The F.170's engine has won world endurance tests in 1924 and in 1925. It has a semi-thick wing, rigidly braced by oblique struts. This wing is embedded in the top of the fuselage and measures 16.1 by 3.6 meters. The F.170 has a passenger compartment seating eight.</p>Heinkel Airplane H.D. 39 for Carrying Newspapers2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc61876/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc61876/"><img alt="Heinkel Airplane H.D. 39 for Carrying Newspapers" title="Heinkel Airplane H.D. 39 for Carrying Newspapers" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc61876/small/"/></a></p><p>Circular presenting a description of the Heinkel Airplane H.D. 39, which is a postal airplane that can be used to carry newspapers. Details regarding the design, controls, equipment arrangement, fuel, and flying characteristics are provided.</p>The Blackburn "Sprat": A Training Airplane Convertible Into Landplane or Seaplane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc61847/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc61847/"><img alt="The Blackburn "Sprat": A Training Airplane Convertible Into Landplane or Seaplane" title="The Blackburn "Sprat": A Training Airplane Convertible Into Landplane or Seaplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc61847/small/"/></a></p><p>The Sprat is similar the Blackburn Swift and Dart models but is designed as a trainer. It is powered with a smaller 275 HP Rolls-Royce Falcon engine. It is a 2 seat biplane with equal sized upper and lower wings. It can quickly convert from a land to a seaplane.</p>The Albatros L 72A: A German Newspaper Carrier With Slotted Wings2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc61239/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc61239/"><img alt="The Albatros L 72A: A German Newspaper Carrier With Slotted Wings" title="The Albatros L 72A: A German Newspaper Carrier With Slotted Wings" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc61239/small/"/></a></p><p>The Albatros 72A is a normal tractor biplane specifically designed to deliver newspapers by dropping them overboard in bundles for ground transport to pick up. It has a 42 ft. wingspan, and a 220 HP B.M.W. engine.</p>The "Dornier Mercury" Commercial Airplane With B.M.W. VI 600 HP. Engine2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62568/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62568/"><img alt="The "Dornier Mercury" Commercial Airplane With B.M.W. VI 600 HP. Engine" title="The "Dornier Mercury" Commercial Airplane With B.M.W. VI 600 HP. Engine" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62568/small/"/></a></p><p>The Dornier Mercury (Merkur) is an outgrowth of the Dornier Komet. It is designed as a passenger aircraft with the Alpine routes in mind. Its fuselage is made of steel for high stressed parts and duraluminum for all others. It can also be outfitted as a seaplane.</p>Rohrbach All Metal Commercial Airplane Ro VIII "Roland"2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62478/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62478/"><img alt="Rohrbach All Metal Commercial Airplane Ro VIII "Roland"" title="Rohrbach All Metal Commercial Airplane Ro VIII "Roland"" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62478/small/"/></a></p><p>With three 230 HP. engines and all metal construction, the Roland, Rohrbach VIII is a passenger aircraft with seating for two pilots and 10 passengers. Details of the components, characteristics, performance data, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>The Bristol "Badminton" Airplane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62186/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62186/"><img alt="The Bristol "Badminton" Airplane" title="The Bristol "Badminton" Airplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc62186/small/"/></a></p><p>The Bristol Badminton, Type 99 airplane has a radial aircooled engine (a Bristol Jupiter 9 cylinder 450 HP.) and three fuel tanks. It is a single seat biplane weighing 1,840 lbs. empty and 2,460 lbs. loaded. A description of the design, components, photographs, and drawings are provided.</p>Dornier "Superwal" Commercial Seaplane: Two Rolls-Royce "Condor" 650 HP. Engines2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc63001/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc63001/"><img alt="Dornier "Superwal" Commercial Seaplane: Two Rolls-Royce "Condor" 650 HP. Engines" title="Dornier "Superwal" Commercial Seaplane: Two Rolls-Royce "Condor" 650 HP. Engines" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc63001/small/"/></a></p><p>In November 1926, an exhibition flight of the Dornier giant flying boat was made for 3/4 of an hour. It was a larger version of the Dornier Wal, with a stepped hull, and wing stubs for lateral stability. It has a range of 1200 miles and is outfitted for baggage and 8 passengers.</p>Macchi M.39 Seaplane: Single-Seat Racer With an 800 Hp. Fiat "A-S2" Engine2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc63014/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc63014/"><img alt="Macchi M.39 Seaplane: Single-Seat Racer With an 800 Hp. Fiat "A-S2" Engine" title="Macchi M.39 Seaplane: Single-Seat Racer With an 800 Hp. Fiat "A-S2" Engine" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc63014/small/"/></a></p><p>The M. 39 was designed by Castoldi to compete in the Schneider Cup Race of 1926 (Norfolk, VA). It is a monoplane with engine mounted in the fuselage, resting on two wing and hull mounted floats.</p>The Rohrbach "Robbe" Ro VII Seaplane: Military or Commercial2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64951/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64951/"><img alt="The Rohrbach "Robbe" Ro VII Seaplane: Military or Commercial" title="The Rohrbach "Robbe" Ro VII Seaplane: Military or Commercial" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64951/small/"/></a></p><p>The RO VII is a monoplane with two 230 BMW engines mounted on top of the wing. It seats 4 passengers with room for a pilot and a mechanic in the cockpit. A description of the components, dimensions, performances, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>Savoia Marchetti "S 64" Airplane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65086/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65086/"><img alt="Savoia Marchetti "S 64" Airplane" title="Savoia Marchetti "S 64" Airplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65086/small/"/></a></p><p>The S 64 is a large monoplane with an aspect ratio of 7. It has a cantilever wing made of a single piece, entirely of wood. The wing has three spars with a covering of plywood. The engine is mounted high over the wing's center. It was designed for long distance transatlantic flights.</p>The Sikorsky Twin Engined Amphibian, Type S-38, Model 19282011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65088/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65088/"><img alt="The Sikorsky Twin Engined Amphibian, Type S-38, Model 1928" title="The Sikorsky Twin Engined Amphibian, Type S-38, Model 1928" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65088/small/"/></a></p><p>The S-38, model 28 is a nine passenger Sesquiplane powered by two Pratt and Whitney Wasp 410 HP engines and is intended for routes where the ability to take off and land from both land and water is essential. A description of the weight, construction, power plant, fuel system, landing gear, hull and floats, dimensions, flight characteristics, blueprints, and photographs are provided.</p>Westland "Wapiti" (British)2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65090/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65090/"><img alt="Westland "Wapiti" (British)" title="Westland "Wapiti" (British)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65090/small/"/></a></p><p>The Widgeon Wapiti is a military aircraft suitable for a variety of roles. It is a normal tow-bay wire-braced biplane and can be powered by a variety of the Bristol Jupiter series engines.</p>The Parnall "Pipit" (British): A Single-Seat Ship's Fighter2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65136/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65136/"><img alt="The Parnall "Pipit" (British): A Single-Seat Ship's Fighter" title="The Parnall "Pipit" (British): A Single-Seat Ship's Fighter" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65136/small/"/></a></p><p>The Parnall Pipit is a single-seat ships fighter equipped with a Rolls Royce "F" type engine and armed with two synchronized Vickers guns. It can also be configured to carry bombs under the wings.</p>The "K 47" of the A.B. Flygindustri: An Armored Pursuit Monoplane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65137/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65137/"><img alt="The "K 47" of the A.B. Flygindustri: An Armored Pursuit Monoplane" title="The "K 47" of the A.B. Flygindustri: An Armored Pursuit Monoplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65137/small/"/></a></p><p>Circular presenting a description of the K 47 airplane, which is a two-seat aircraft created by the A.B. Flygindustri in Sweden. A description of the construction, design, interior, performance, visibility, wings, fuselage, controls, landing gear, engines, weapons, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>Heinkel H.E. 50 Commercial Seaplane: Winner of the 1926 German Seaplane Contest at Warnemünde2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65030/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65030/"><img alt="Heinkel H.E. 50 Commercial Seaplane: Winner of the 1926 German Seaplane Contest at Warnemünde" title="Heinkel H.E. 50 Commercial Seaplane: Winner of the 1926 German Seaplane Contest at Warnemünde" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65030/small/"/></a></p><p>Circular presenting a description of the Heinkel H.E.5 commercial seaplane. Its primary important characteristics are a short start, agreeable flying qualities, and long radius of action. Details of the design and flying characteristics are provided.</p>The Rohrbach "Rocco" Seaplane: New German Commercial Seaplane With Two Rolls-Royce "Condor" Engines2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65033/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65033/"><img alt="The Rohrbach "Rocco" Seaplane: New German Commercial Seaplane With Two Rolls-Royce "Condor" Engines" title="The Rohrbach "Rocco" Seaplane: New German Commercial Seaplane With Two Rolls-Royce "Condor" Engines" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65033/small/"/></a></p><p>The Rocco is a has a monoplane wing surmounted by two engines. Its flat sided narrow beam hull is steadied when on the water by 2 outboard wing floats. Details of the design, hull accommodation, power plant, drawings, and photographs are provided. The report is incomplete.</p>The Focke-Wulf "G.L. 18" : Twin-Engine 150 HP. Commercial Airplane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65034/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65034/"><img alt="The Focke-Wulf "G.L. 18" : Twin-Engine 150 HP. Commercial Airplane" title="The Focke-Wulf "G.L. 18" : Twin-Engine 150 HP. Commercial Airplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65034/small/"/></a></p><p>A small commercial airplane, the Focke-Wulf G.L. 18 has two engines (75 HP. Junker). It is a monoplane and the engines are wing mounted. Details of the engines, power, wings, ailerons, fuselage, empennage, landing gear, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>Junkers Airplane "G 24": All-Metal Commercial Airplane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65036/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65036/"><img alt="Junkers Airplane "G 24": All-Metal Commercial Airplane" title="Junkers Airplane "G 24": All-Metal Commercial Airplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65036/small/"/></a></p><p>The G 24 is a commercial airplane with three engines and a monoplane wing. It is known for its all metal construction and stabilizers.</p>The Gloster "Goldfinch" (British): Single-Seat Fighter2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65094/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65094/"><img alt="The Gloster "Goldfinch" (British): Single-Seat Fighter" title="The Gloster "Goldfinch" (British): Single-Seat Fighter" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65094/small/"/></a></p><p>The Goldfinch is equipped with the Bristol Jupiter Mark Vii engine. It is the all metal version of the Gloster Gamecock used by the R.A.F. A description of the construction, components, flying qualities, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>Albessard "Triavion" Airplane (French): A Two-Seat Tandem Monoplane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65096/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65096/"><img alt="Albessard "Triavion" Airplane (French): A Two-Seat Tandem Monoplane" title="Albessard "Triavion" Airplane (French): A Two-Seat Tandem Monoplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65096/small/"/></a></p><p>Autostability is the watchword of this tandem monoplane. The tandem design causes a natural flat flight pattern and it can also land and take off from very short runways. Details of the form, wings, ailerons, fuselage, characteristics, performances, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>The De Havilland D.H. 75 "Hawk Moth" (British): Cabin Monoplane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65098/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65098/"><img alt="The De Havilland D.H. 75 "Hawk Moth" (British): Cabin Monoplane" title="The De Havilland D.H. 75 "Hawk Moth" (British): Cabin Monoplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65098/small/"/></a></p><p>The Hawk Moth is designed as a passenger aircraft with comfort in mind. It seats 4. The tail is of metal construction, while the wings are of wood. It has a total loaded weight of 3500 lbs.</p>Supermarine S.5 Seaplane (British): Winner of the 1927 Schneider Cup Race2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65059/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65059/"><img alt="Supermarine S.5 Seaplane (British): Winner of the 1927 Schneider Cup Race" title="Supermarine S.5 Seaplane (British): Winner of the 1927 Schneider Cup Race" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65059/small/"/></a></p><p>The S.5 is equipped with Napier Lion racing engine, all duralumin floats and has a top speed in excess of 300 M.P.H. A description of its design, flight characteristics, and some photographs are provided.</p>The "Gloster IV" Seaplane (British)2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65060/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65060/"><img alt="The "Gloster IV" Seaplane (British)" title="The "Gloster IV" Seaplane (British)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65060/small/"/></a></p><p>Circular describing the Glouster IV, which is a biplane designed for high maximum speeds. A description of the components, design, controls, performance, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>The Avro "Avian III" Airplane (British)2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65061/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65061/"><img alt="The Avro "Avian III" Airplane (British)" title="The Avro "Avian III" Airplane (British)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65061/small/"/></a></p><p>The Avro Avian has a lift capacity of 828 lbs (including pilot). It is equipped with the Mark II A.D.C. Cirrus engine. Details regarding the fuselage, cockpits, controls, landing gear, wings, engines, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>The Boulton and Paul "Sidestrand I" Bomber Airplane (British)2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65064/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65064/"><img alt="The Boulton and Paul "Sidestrand I" Bomber Airplane (British)" title="The Boulton and Paul "Sidestrand I" Bomber Airplane (British)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65064/small/"/></a></p><p>The Sidestrand I is a twin engine bomber that has gone into production for Royal Air Force Squadrons. It seats three, and can carry a load in excess of 3500 lbs.</p>The Parnall "Imp": A New British Light Airplane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65065/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65065/"><img alt="The Parnall "Imp": A New British Light Airplane" title="The Parnall "Imp": A New British Light Airplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65065/small/"/></a></p><p>Circular presenting a description of the Parnall Imp, which is a new British light airplane that lacks any wire bracing, has an all-wood construction, and has general weatherproof qualities. Results regarding wings, fuselage, landing gear, engine, cockpit, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>Training Airplane "Arado SC 1"2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65050/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65050/"><img alt="Training Airplane "Arado SC 1"" title="Training Airplane "Arado SC 1"" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65050/small/"/></a></p><p>The Arado SC 1 is a staggered overhung biplane. It was build specifically as a training aircraft. A description of the aircraft design, the flight characteristics, and photos of the aircraft are provided.</p>The Focke Wulf F.19 "Ente" Tail First Airplane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65051/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65051/"><img alt="The Focke Wulf F.19 "Ente" Tail First Airplane" title="The Focke Wulf F.19 "Ente" Tail First Airplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65051/small/"/></a></p><p>Circular presenting a description of the Focke-Wulf F.19 Ente, which is a tail-first airplane that was the first to fly under proper control. Details regarding the design, construction, controls, power unit, flight characteristics, and photographs are provided.</p>Stinson Commercial Airplane - Type S M-1: A Semicantilever Monoplane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65052/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65052/"><img alt="Stinson Commercial Airplane - Type S M-1: A Semicantilever Monoplane" title="Stinson Commercial Airplane - Type S M-1: A Semicantilever Monoplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65052/small/"/></a></p><p>The Stinson S M-1 seats 5 passengers and a pilot. It is equipped with a Wright Whirlwind Engine. A description of the fuselage, cabin, power plant, gasoline supply, controls, wings, landing gear, lift struts, tail group, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>The Heinkel Commercial Airplane H.D. 402011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65055/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65055/"><img alt="The Heinkel Commercial Airplane H.D. 40" title="The Heinkel Commercial Airplane H.D. 40" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65055/small/"/></a></p><p>The H.D. 40 has a compound structure in which metal has been used at stress points. It is powered by one BMW IV 460 H.P. engine.</p>Focke-Wulf A 17 Commercial Airplane "Mowe" (German)2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65057/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65057/"><img alt="Focke-Wulf A 17 Commercial Airplane "Mowe" (German)" title="Focke-Wulf A 17 Commercial Airplane "Mowe" (German)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc65057/small/"/></a></p><p>The Mowe is equipped with a 420 H.P. Jupiter engine and can be configured to carry up to 10 passengers. Details of the aircraft design, landing gear, wing, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>Heinkel He 64 c Sport Airplane (German): A Two-Seat Low-Wing Cantilever Monoplane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64590/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64590/"><img alt="Heinkel He 64 c Sport Airplane (German): A Two-Seat Low-Wing Cantilever Monoplane" title="Heinkel He 64 c Sport Airplane (German): A Two-Seat Low-Wing Cantilever Monoplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64590/small/"/></a></p><p>Circular presenting a description of the Ernst Heinkel Aircraft Corporation He 64 light airplane. Details of the design, fuselage, wings, tail unit, landing gear, engine, safety devices and equipment, flying qualities, and photographs are provided.</p>Avro C.30 Direct-Control Autogiro (British)2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64592/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64592/"><img alt="Avro C.30 Direct-Control Autogiro (British)" title="Avro C.30 Direct-Control Autogiro (British)" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64592/small/"/></a></p><p>Circular describing the Avro C.30 direct-control autogiro. Details of the construction, fuselage, engine mounting, tail, cockpits, rotor system, characteristics, performance, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>The A.B.C. "Robin" (British): A Single-Seat Cabin Monoplane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64615/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64615/"><img alt="The A.B.C. "Robin" (British): A Single-Seat Cabin Monoplane" title="The A.B.C. "Robin" (British): A Single-Seat Cabin Monoplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64615/small/"/></a></p><p>Report discussing the A.B.C. Motors Robin, a single-seat monoplane that was built for pilot comfort, speed, and fuel efficiency. Information about the structural design, dimensions, weight, performance, and rough blueprints is included.</p>The Bristol "Bulldog" (British): A Single-Seat All-Steel Fighter2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64623/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64623/"><img alt="The Bristol "Bulldog" (British): A Single-Seat All-Steel Fighter" title="The Bristol "Bulldog" (British): A Single-Seat All-Steel Fighter" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64623/small/"/></a></p><p>Circular presenting a description of the Bristol Bulldog, which is a single-seat all-steel fighter aircraft powered by a Bristol Jupiter radial air-cooled engine. Details regarding the components, controls, stabilizers, design, flight characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>The A. B. Flygindustri "K 37" (Swedish Junkers): A Low-Wing All-Metal Military Airplane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64629/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64629/"><img alt="The A. B. Flygindustri "K 37" (Swedish Junkers): A Low-Wing All-Metal Military Airplane" title="The A. B. Flygindustri "K 37" (Swedish Junkers): A Low-Wing All-Metal Military Airplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64629/small/"/></a></p><p>Report discusses the characteristics of the K 37 all-metal long-wing monoplane and its use for long-distance scouting, as a day bomber, and as a heavy fighting airplane. Its engines, climbing capacity, action radius, bombing installation, fuselage, controls, and landing gear are explored in depth.</p>The Junkers "G 38" Commercial Airplane (German): A Giant High-Wing Monoplane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64650/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64650/"><img alt="The Junkers "G 38" Commercial Airplane (German): A Giant High-Wing Monoplane" title="The Junkers "G 38" Commercial Airplane (German): A Giant High-Wing Monoplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64650/small/"/></a></p><p>Circular describing the Junkers G 38, which is an airplane designed to minimize fuel consumption and maximize reliability of functioning. A description of the design, construction and equipment, wings, engines, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>The "Junkers-Junior" Light Airplane (German): A Two-Seat All-Metal Low-Wing Cantilever Monoplane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64655/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64655/"><img alt="The "Junkers-Junior" Light Airplane (German): A Two-Seat All-Metal Low-Wing Cantilever Monoplane" title="The "Junkers-Junior" Light Airplane (German): A Two-Seat All-Metal Low-Wing Cantilever Monoplane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64655/small/"/></a></p><p>Circular presenting a description of the Junkers-Junior light airplane, which is a cantilever all-metal low wing monoplane. Details of the wings, interior, fuselage, elevator, controls, landing gear, fuel, engines, characteristics, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>Kay 331 Gyroplane (British): All-Metal Single-Seat Light Rotor Plane2011-11-17T22:13:23-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64601/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64601/"><img alt="Kay 331 Gyroplane (British): All-Metal Single-Seat Light Rotor Plane" title="Kay 331 Gyroplane (British): All-Metal Single-Seat Light Rotor Plane" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc64601/small/"/></a></p><p>Circular presenting a description of the Kay 331 gyroplane, which is an all-metal single-seater with a Pobjoy R engine. A description of the propeller, control, fuselage, tail, flight characteristics, specifications, drawings, and photographs are provided.</p>