{"product_id":"e-pfister-aircraft-construction-part-iii-the-fuselage-1930-ebook","title":"Pfister E. - Aircraft Construction, Part III: The Fuselage (1930) (ebook)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"DE\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: DE; mso-fareast-language: FR;\"\u003eDer Bau des Flugzeuges, Teil III: Rumpf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"DE\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: DE; mso-fareast-language: FR;\"\u003e (E. Pfister \u0026amp; H. Eschke, 1930)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"DE\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: DE; mso-fareast-language: FR;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: FR;\"\u003ePublished in 1930 as part of a German technical series on aircraft construction, this volume thoroughly explores the \u003cb\u003efuselage\u003c\/b\u003e, a central element of aircraft architecture. Through 93 illustrations and rigorous analysis, the authors trace its evolution from modest beginnings to its complex role in modern aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: FR;\"\u003eThe history of the fuselage begins with early aircraft like the 1903 Wright Doppeldecker, where it was merely a \u003cb\u003elightweight truss structure\u003c\/b\u003e designed to connect the wings, tail, and engine. As power and speeds increased, this open structure—once a source of drag—was covered with fabric to form a \u003cb\u003ehollow body\u003c\/b\u003e, reducing air resistance while providing usable space for passengers or cargo. The authors already highlight revolutionary concepts, such as the \u003ci\u003e\"tailless aircraft,\"\u003c\/i\u003e where the wing would absorb all structural functions, though economic and technical constraints of the time still limited their development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: FR;\"\u003eThe fuselage fulfills several essential functions: it supports the tail, accommodates the crew and passengers, integrates the landing gear or floats for seaplanes, and can even carry engines. Its position in the aircraft depends on these roles, with varied configurations such as the \u003cb\u003edual-fuselage\u003c\/b\u003e experimental design, used to optimize propeller thrust or improve stability. For seaplanes, the choice between a single or double hull directly affects resistance to impact during water landings and the aircraft’s total weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: FR;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003econstruction of the fuselage\u003c\/b\u003e must meet \u003cb\u003estrict mechanical and aerodynamic constraints\u003c\/b\u003e. It endures bending and torsional forces, particularly at the tail, engines, or during landings. To withstand these, its structure combines \u003cb\u003elongerons\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eframes\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ecross-bracing\u003c\/b\u003e, often made of wood or metal, covered with fabric or rigid panels. Aerodynamics also play a key role, with streamlined shapes to minimize drag, as seen in the Junkers G 24.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: FR;\"\u003eThe authors also address \u003cb\u003einnovations related to propulsion\u003c\/b\u003e. Engine placement influences propeller efficiency, cooling—crucial for radial engines—and flight safety, particularly in the event of engine failure on multi-engine aircraft. The fuselage must also protect passengers from dangerous areas, such as propeller arcs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: FR;\"\u003eFinally, this work proves to be a \u003cb\u003efoundational reference\u003c\/b\u003e for aircraft design. Its methodical approach, combining theory and practice, laid the groundwork for modular aeronautical engineering, anticipating future challenges: weight savings, versatility, and safety. It remains a valuable source for understanding the evolution of construction techniques in the 20th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: FR;\"\u003e68 pages, in German; PDF available for download.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: FR;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"www.skyshelf.eu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57099437277510,"sku":"146DG","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6901\/4698\/files\/Pfister_E_-_Der_bau_des_Flugzeuges_III_bis_1_-_Copie.jpg?v=1786312270","url":"https:\/\/www.skyshelf.eu\/en-de\/products\/e-pfister-aircraft-construction-part-iii-the-fuselage-1930-ebook","provider":"www.skyshelf.eu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}