Problems of engine cooling, propeller selection, and cabin design of airplane to navigate in stratosphere; cabin made circular in cross-section; air compressed and fed into cabin by means of small compressure; advantages of navigating in stratosphere; no storms, snow, rain or sleet; absence of clouds makes astronomical navigation day and night possible; freedom from convection currents and gustiness; effect of high altitude on safety in forced landing.


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    Title :

    The high altitude airplane


    Additional title:

    Aviation


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Aviation ; 26 , n 20


    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    7 pages


    Remarks:

    3 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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