Understanding flight
Anderson, David F.2009
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'Understanding Flight' addresses the science of flying in terms, explanations, and illustrations that make sense. The book clarifies a diverse range of topics, such as design, propulsion, performance, high-speed flight, and flight testing.Discover how planes get--and stay--airborne Now you can truly master an understanding of the phenomenon of flight. This practical guide is the most intuitive introduction to basic flight mechanics available. Understanding Flight , Second Edition, explains the principles of aeronautics in terms, descriptions, and illustrations that make sense--without complicated mathematics. Updated to include helicopter flight fundamentals and aircraft structures, this aviation classic is required reading for new pilots, students, engineers, and anyone fascinated with flight. Understanding Flight , Second Edition, covers: Physics of flight Wing design and configuration Stability and control Propulsion High-speed flight Performance and safety Aerodynamic testing Helicopters and autogyros Aircraft structures and materials Discover how planes get--and stay--airborne Now you can truly master an understanding of the phenomenon of flight. This practical guide is the most intuitive introduction to basic flight mechanics available. Understanding Flight , Second Edition, explains the principles of aeronautics in terms, descriptions, and illustrations that make sense--without complicated mathematics. Updated to include helicopter flight fundamentals and aircraft structures, this aviation classic is required reading for new pilots, students, engineers, and anyone fascinated with flight. Understanding Flight , Second Edition, covers: Physics of flight Wing design and configuration Stability and control Propulsion High-speed flight Performance and safety Aerodynamic testing Helicopters and autogyros Aircraft structures and materials
Main title:
Understanding flight / by David Anderson, Scott Eberhardt.
Edition:
2nd ed.
Imprint:
New York : McGraw-Hill Professional ; London : McGraw-Hill [distributor], 2009.
Collation:
xviii, 293 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Formerly CIP. Uk
Contents:
Introduction Chapter 1. Principles of Flight Chapter 2. Wings Chapter 3. Stability and Control Chapter 4. Airplane Propulsion Chapter 5. High-Speed Flight Chapter 6. Airplane Performance Chapter 7. Aerodynamic Testing Chapter 8. Helicopters and Autogyros Chapter 9. Structures Appendix A. Basic Concepts Appendix B. Misapplications of Bernoulli's Principle Index
ISBN:
9780071626965 (pbk)
Dewey class:
629.13
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2064245
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