Presentation of method developed by author for rapidly varying airplane drag without disturbing aerodynamic qualities necessary for optimum control at lesser velocities such as employed during alighting; it is suggested that small auto-rotating rotor be installed at craft's tail to produce aerodynamic drag.
Rotative flight brake proposed to moderate landing speeds
Aviation
Aviation ; 46 , n 1
1947
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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