Trend of development in glider flying and glider design; comparative results of Rhone glide flying contests of 1934 and 1935 show considerable improvements in covering of long stretches which can be traced back to better utilization of air currents; improvements in design of gliders are discussed.


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    Title :

    Trend of development in glider flying and glider design


    Additional title:

    Entwicklungsrichtungen im Segelflug und im Segelflugzaugbau


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    VDI Zeitschrift ; 80 , n 4 ; p 99-100


    Publication date :

    1936


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    German


    Keywords :



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