Aviation: An Introduction to the Elements of Flight (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2016
- Softcover
- New
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Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of aviation, taking the reader on a journey from the earliest attempts at flight to the thrilling advancements of the early 20th century. The author expertly guides readers through the science behind flight, exploring the principles of lift, resistance, and stability. Through clear explanations and engaging anecdotes, the book reveals the intricacies of how aeroplanes function, drawing parallels to the natural world, particularly the flight of birds. You'll learn about the pioneers who paved the way for modern aviation, such as Lilienthal, the Wright brothers, and Farman, and discover the importance of relative motion, the role of the engine, and the phenomenon of gliding. The book also delves into the national significance of aviation, emphasizing its importance in defense and its potential as a force for progress and change. This book offers a captivating glimpse into the early days of aviation, highlighting the scientific principles and historical figures that shaped this revolutionary field. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Aviation: An Introduction to the Elements of Flight (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Algernon E. Berriman
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1332102999
- ISBN 13
- 9781332102990
- Seller catalogs
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There is an ever-increasing number of people who desire to appreciate the main issues of technical subjects unconnected with their own professions: to such, primarily, I address this Introduction to the study of flight.
There is no evading the fundamental technology of any real subject, whether commercial, scientific, or political by nature; the reader must ever provide the interest if he would receive any return whatsoever for his purchase of the author's capital. In this case, as the capital is so small, the initial interest on the reader's part must be all the greater.
The scope of the book is indicated by the arrangement and character of the chapters. I have divided the treatment of the subject into four main parts. The first part relates to the fundamental principles of flight; the second part is concerned with practical accomplishment; it refers in detail to the work of certain notable pioneers like Lilienthal and the Wrights, and also has chapters on modem development, as demonstrated, for example, at the military aeroplane trials of 1912. The third part is mainly historical, and is placed in this order so that the significance of the "milestones" may more readily be appreciated.
The fourth part is a collection of appendices that have no exact sequence or proper place in the body of the book.
Among these I have included several simple numerical examples that may be of some assistance to the student. In any case, there is nothing like a few specific questions and answers as an assistance to fixing ideas on a strange subject.
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