Airplane Design and Construction is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of designing and building airplanes, written by Ottorino Pomilio and first published in 1919. The book covers a wide range of topics related to airplane design, including aerodynamics, structural design, engine selection and installation, and flight testing. It also provides detailed instructions for constructing various types of airplanes, from small single-seaters to large commercial airliners. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations, diagrams, and photographs, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of aviation or the technical aspects of airplane design and construction. Despite its age, the book remains relevant today and is still used as a reference by aircraft designers and engineers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.