Theory of flight

United States, 1941

Film
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Wind tunnel tests demonstrate the relation between air velocity and lift and drag on plain and cambered air-foils; control of aeroplane movements about vertical, lateral, and longitudinal axes by means of rudder, elevator, and ailerons respectively, are demonstrated.

Credits

production company

ERPI Classroom Films

Language

English

Duration

00:10:33:00

Colour

Black and White

ACMI Identifier

29383

Subject categories

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport â†’ Aeronautical instruments

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport â†’ Aeronautics

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport â†’ Airplanes

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport â†’ Airplanes - Design and construction

Documentary

Documentary â†’ Documentary films - United States

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional â†’ Educational films

Mathematics, Science & Technology â†’ Aeronautical instruments

Short films

Short films â†’ Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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