Airplane Characteristics: A Systematic Introduction for Flyer and Student and for All, Who Are Interested in Aviation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederick Bedell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365340049 ISBN 13: 9780365340041

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the forces that make flight possible with clear, practical explanations.

Airplane Characteristics offers a systematic look at how wings, dihedral angles, wing shapes, and axial positions affect stability and control. It explains how designers balance lifting efficiency with stability, and how factors like propeller torque and wing configuration influence turning and drift. The book also shows how to analyze wing-resistance and parasite resistance using straightforward relationships and example calculations.

Designed for flyers, students, and enthusiasts, it blends conceptual explanations with practical methods you can apply to understanding real aircraft behavior. It uses diagrams and step-by-step reasoning to connect theory with how airplanes actually fly in different conditions.

• How dihedral, wing shape, and axis position affect lateral and directional stability
• Ways designers and pilots manage turning, banking, and yaw using ailerons, rudders, and wing geometry
• Practical methods to estimate wing-resistance and total drag from weight, speed, and lift
• Insights into the balance between lift, efficiency, and stability for different wing configurations

Ideal for readers seeking a solid, approachable foundation in aviation fundamentals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365340049
• ISBN 13: 9780365340041
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 138