Lessons Learned: A Guide to Improved Aircraft Design (Library of Flight) - Softcover

Leland M. Nicolai

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1624103812 ISBN 13: 9781624103810

Publisher: AIAA American Institute of Aeronautics & Ast., 2016

Synopsis

Lessons Learned: A Guide to Improved Aircraft Design features a lifetime of practical insight into the aspects of aircraft design that cannot be solved via technical means. The lessons learned have nothing to do with the mechanics of doing conceptual design, rather they address and influence the design team s state of mind and the human principles to be used when dealing with the customer. It is a concise, informative summary of mistakes to avoid, and best practices to pursue, that lead to successful aircraft design programs.

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About the Author

Leland M. Nicolai received his aerospace engineering degrees from the University of Washington (B.S.), the University of Oklahoma (M.S.), and the University of Michigan (Ph.D.). His aircraft design experience includes 23 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Colonel, and 32 years in industry. He is an AIAA Fellow and recipient of the AIAA Aircraft Design Award, the SAE Clarence L. Kelly Johnson Aerospace Vehicle Design and Development Award, The Engineers Council Clarence L. Kelly Johnson Skunk Works Award, and the Lockheed Martin Aero Star Award. He served as a Lockheed Martin Fellow at the Skunk Works and is the author of numerous publications, including Fundamentals of Aircraft and Airship Design, Volumes 1 and 2.

Edition details

• Publisher: AIAA American Institute of Aeronautics & Ast.
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1624103812
• ISBN 13: 9781624103810
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 84