New York: Ronald Press, 1928. Classic text presents a detailed treatment of the fundamentals and performance of aircraft float design, including topics covering types of float action; suction effect and step action; ground looping; twin and central float systems; water rudders; operating conditions; hydrovane blades; reserve buoyancy; design procedures; stability and structural considerations; float proportions; model testing; Froude's Law; wing lift; dangerous tip floats; wooden and metal floats; seaplanes versus landplanes; etc. 111 pgs. Illustrated. Pgs. 11 & 13 have a small sealed closed tear on the outer page edge; pg. 15 has a small corner crease. Prior ownership name and nameplate pastedown on front endpapers; small stamp to title page and outer edges; small black label on lower front cover. Gilt spine. Spine edges slightly bumped. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: GlobalAcademics (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: AE-4
Title: Aircraft Float Design
Author: Richardson, Holden C
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Ronald Press
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1928
Keywords: Aeronautics, Seaplanes, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Inertia, Hydrodynamics, Electrodynamics, Symmetry, Buoyancy, Architecture, Navy, Military, Science, Technology
Bookseller catalogs: Aeronautics;
Size: 8vo

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