CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION PROPELLER DIVISION CALDWELL, NEW JERSEY USAPROPELLER THEORY Introduction IE. book covers the essentials of the theory of the pro- peller. Within its covers you will find some very useful is formation concerning the basic principles involved, including the rudiments of propeller construction and design. Its real purpose is to provide aviation students, ground crews, and alll flight personnel with a ready means of becoming ac- quainted with the subject, in fine with modern theories and practices, and in non-technical language. Insofar as possible, the illustrations have been prepared so that the reader may obtain a clear picture of the physical facts related to the subject matter, Throughout the book, the endeavor iras been to develop the principles involved so that the reader will be in a better position to understand the problems related to the operation and servicing of the craft propeller.Copyright 1944 ‘CURTISS.WRIGHT CORPORATION Propeller Division Caldwell, N.J. USA