H Barber

A humorous, yet informative take on how an aeroplane works from the aspect of the components themselves, written by one of Britain's best-known early aviators, and First World War veteran.
The Aeroplane Speaks' is a guidebook for pilots, written by H. Barber, a Royal Flying Corps Captain in the early 20th century. This practical manual is a must-read for both new and experienced pilots, providing a comprehensive insight into the joys and troubles of flying an airplane. Barber's eight years of experience designing, building, and flying planes are reflected in the book's four parts and five chapters, which cover fundamental principles, stability and control, rigging, the propeller, and maintenance. This book offers practical assistance to pilots and riggers, making it an invaluable resource for anyone who loves flying or is interested in aviation history.
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
Packed with more than 80 detailed illustrations and 35 pages of period aircraft, H. Barber first published The Aeroplane Speaks in 1917 and it remains a thrilling and educational read well into the 21st-century. Learn about the joys of flight from a simpler time when pilot and machine worked together without the aid of computers to defy gravity and take to the skies. When the airplane speaks, aviators listen.… (meer)