Sellers, 1912, Gyroscopic force and aeroplanes

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In response to the idea that accidents have been caused by gyroscopic action, suggests that the engine and propeller could rotate in opposite directions to neutralize the gyroscopic force.

Followed by Wright, 1912, Gyroscopic force and aeroplanes and Ovington, 1912, Gyroscopic force and aeroplanes.


Original title Gyroscopic force and aeroplanes
Simple title Gyroscopic force and aeroplanes
Authors Matthew B. Sellers
Date 1912
Countries US
Languages en
Keywords gyroscope, stability, airplane, safety, Société Des Moteurs Gnôme
Journal Aeronautics
Related to aircraft? 1
Page count 1
Word count
Wikidata id

Sources

  • Brockett (1921), page 1214, entry 14: Sellers, Matthew B. Gyroscopic force and aeroplanes. Aeronautics, Vol. 11, No. 5 (Nov. 1912), New York, pp. 127-129. (B2p1214e14)
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