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AERODYNAMICS.

the direct resistance of the ballast. Taking this as the equivalent of a normal plane area of .025 sq. in., or .000174 sq. ft., and multiplying by to bring up to a per sq. ft. basis, we have .00156, or resistance per sq. ft. due to ballast

or 

Again,

Two planes, weight 5.9 grams (.418 poundals).

C.g. distance from
front edge.
Velocity. 8 ft. altitude.
No. 3
No. 4
25%
30%
17 ft./sec.
13 ft./sec.
54 ft.
37.5 ft.


or,  
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
By (1) and (3) (5)
By (2) and (4) (6)

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