Wellner, 1901, Werth und Bedeutung der Radflieger für die Luftschiffahrt

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Identifies the "Radflieger" as a second type of aircraft without balloon, contrasted with the Drachenflieger. The Radflieger is most simply distinguished by its propeller on a vertical axis. Inventors in this area include Langley, Alexander, Kress, Nickel, and Wellner. (Patrick Young Alexander? Hugo Nickel?)


Original title Werth und Bedeutung der Radflieger für die Luftschiffahrt
Simple title Value and importance of the Radflieger for aeronautics
Authors Georg Wellner
Date 1901-04
Countries DE
Languages de
Keywords Radflieger, Drachenflieger, propeller, George Wellner, Wilhelm Kress
Journal Ill. Aër. Mitt.
Related to aircraft? 1
Page count 3
Word count
Wikidata id

Sources

  • Brockett 1910, page 886, entry 12789: Wellner, Georg. Werth und Bedeutung der Radflieger für die Luftschiffahrt. Ill. Aër. Mitt., Nr. 2 (April 1901), Strassburg, pp. 65-67. S (12789
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