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Effect of NACA Injection Impeller and Ducted Head Baffles on Flight Cooling Performance of Double-Row Radial Engine in Four-Engine Heavy Bomber

Description: "The NACA has conducted a flight investigation to improve the cooling characteristics of the installation of a double-row radial engine. The tests reported herein concern the use of the NACA injection impeller and ducted head baffles in various combinations on both the port inboard and the port outboard engines. The performance of the modified installation was evaluated by comparing it with that of the standard engines" (p. 1).
Date: April 13, 1945
Creator: Marble, Frank E.; Miller, Mahlon A. & Vensel, Joseph R.
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Flight Measurements of the Flying Qualities of an F6F-3 Airplane (BuAer No. 04776) 1: Longitudinal Stability and Control

Description: Report discussing flight measurements of the handling qualities of an F6F-3 obtained over the course of thirty flights and under a variety of conditions. The longitudinal stability and control of the plane were found to be satisfactory by the test pilots. Information about the elevator control, flaps, and the longitudinal trimming device is provided in greater detail.
Date: February 13, 1945
Creator: Williams, Walter C. & Reeder, John P.
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Flight Measurements of the Flying Qualities of an F6F-3 Airplane (BuAer No. 04776) 2: Lateral and Directional Stability and Control

Description: Report discussing the lateral and directional stability and control of the F6F-3 airplane in a variety of flying conditions. Information about the control-free lateral oscillations, aileron control characteristics, maximum sideslip, dihedral effect, blow-up characteristics of the landing flaps, rudder, pitching moment, and power of the rudder trim tab and aileron trim tab is included.
Date: February 13, 1945
Creator: Williams, Walter C. & Reeder, John P.
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