The Boys' Book Of Model Aeroplanes: How To Build And Fly Them, With The Story Of The Evolution Of The Flying Machine (1910)

By Francis Arnold Collins

Book Overview

The Boys' Book of Model Aeroplanes: How to Build and Fly Them, with the Story of the Evolution of the Flying Machine is a comprehensive guidebook written by Francis Arnold Collins and originally published in 1910. The book is aimed at young boys interested in aviation and provides detailed instructions on how to build and fly model aeroplanes. The book begins with a brief history of the evolution of the flying machine, from the earliest attempts at flight to the development of modern aeroplanes. It then goes on to explain the principles of flight, including lift, drag, and thrust, and provides guidance on how to design and build model aeroplanes that can achieve flight.The book includes detailed instructions on how to construct a range of different types of model aeroplanes, from simple gliders to more complex powered planes. It covers topics such as selecting materials, cutting and shaping wood, and installing engines and propellers. In addition to the practical advice on building and flying model aeroplanes, the book also includes information on the history of aviation, including biographies of famous aviators such as the Wright brothers and Louis Bl�����riot. Overall, The Boys' Book of Model Aeroplanes is a fascinating and informative guidebook that provides a glimpse into the early days of aviation and offers a wealth of practical advice for young boys interested in building and flying model aeroplanes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120731216
• ISBN13: 9781120731210
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"