Lift and drag characteristics and gliding performance of an autogiro as determined in flight
Description:
From Summary: "This report presents the results of flight test of the Pitcairn "PCA-2" autogiro. Lift and drag coefficients with the propeller stopped have been determined over approximately a 90 degree range of angles of attack. Based on the sum of fixed-wing and swept-disk areas, the maximum lift coefficient is 0.895, the minimum drag coefficient with propeller stopped is 0.015, and the maximum l/d with propeller stopped is 4.8. Lift coefficients were found also with the propeller delivering …
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Date:
May 2, 1932
Creator:
Wheatley, John B.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department