L'A. B. C. de l'aviation: Biplans et monoplans by Louis Gastine

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Author Gastine, Louis, 1858-1935
LoC No. 31022958
Title L'A. B. C. de l'aviation: Biplans et monoplans
Note Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "L'A. B. C. de l'aviation: Biplans et monoplans" by Louis Gastine is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the principles and technologies behind aviation, focusing specifically on different aircraft types such as biplanes and monoplanes, and providing readers with insights into early aviation developments. The opening of the work establishes the context of human attempts to conquer flight, beginning with ballooning and evolving into the development of dirigibles and heavier-than-air craft. Gastine discusses the challenges faced in aerial locomotion, including limitations of altitude and atmospheric density, while introducing key concepts like buoyancy and air resistance. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the terminology associated with aviation, as well as the physics behind it, to clarify the journey of humanity toward successful flight. The early chapters set the stage for deeper explorations into the mechanics of flight and the historical figures instrumental in the field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Subject Airplanes
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EBook-No. 34633
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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