Only the Wing

Zusammenfassung Reimar Horton obsessively engineered 'all-wing' airplanes! continually seeking to improve their performance and increase their efficiency. He broke new ground in cockpit design and construction materials! and his most important innovation was the unique pattern he developed to distribute the lift over his wings.

Auteur

Russell E. Lee is curator in the Aeronautics Division at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

Texte du rabat

Reimar Horton obsessively engineered 'all-wing' airplanes, continually seeking to improve their performance and increase their efficiency. He broke new ground in cockpit design and construction materials, and his most important innovation was the unique pattern he developed to distribute the lift over his wings.

Contenu

Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Chapter 1. From Flying Models to Piloting a Wing Chapter 3 Chapter 2. Freedom of Flight Chapter 4 Chapter 3. Competition Wings Chapter 5 Chapter 4. Jet Wings Chapter 6 Chapter 5. End and Beginning Chapter 7 Chapter 6. Winglets and More Wings Chapter 8 Appendix 1. Horten Aircraft Type Data Chapter 9 Appendix 2. Horten Aircraft Performance Characteristics Chapter 10 Appendix 3. Horten Aircraft Airframe Data Chapter 11 Notes Chapter 12 Glossary Chapter 13 References Chapter 14 Index