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Manuscript titled "A brief history of airplane surface controls and the means of actuation at Boeing," written by William H. Cook, Jr., August 30, 1985. Addresses different flight control surfaces used at Boeing and the development of new ones over the course of Cook's career. References a number of aircraft, including the Lockheed Constellation, the Boeing 307 Stratoliner, the Boeing 707 and 727,…
Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, subject: "727 risks," March 21, 1960. Discusses Cook's concerns about the Boeing Model 727 and describes possible development and production risks. Three (3) typed pages.
Memo to Maynard L. Pennell from William H. Cook, subject: "Problem areas and potential inconsistencies in the 727," March 21, 1960. Discusses potential engineering issues with the Boeing Model 727, such as proper handling during take-off and landing and the possibility of a Dutch roll problem. Two (2) typed pages.