Flying Machines: Practice and Design, Their Principles, Construction and Working (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Rankin Kennedy

 
9780484574013: Flying Machines: Practice and Design, Their Principles, Construction and Working (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A practical guide to the science of flight, with numbers you can use to design aeroplanes.

This edition presents core principles, tested formulas, and methodical guidance for understanding how flying machines work.

This book frames the problems of aircraft design in clear terms, then shows how to apply theory to real machines. It emphasizes practical calculations, observed behavior of real aircraft, and the steps engineers take to move from concept to a working design.
  • Core principles of flying machines, including lift, drag, and stability
  • Worked examples and arithmetic for aeroplane design and sizing
  • Discussion of different configurations, from monoplanes to multiple-wing setups
  • Conversion tables and usable measurements for engineers and hobbyists
Ideal for readers interested in the early science of flight, aircraft design, and the engineering approach to making planes work.

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