Mechanics of Flight: Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering Series

Kermode, A.C.

ISBN 10: 0273316230 / ISBN 13: 9780273316237

Published by Pitman Publishing Ltd., London, EN, 1979

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Kermode, A.C. MECHANICS OF FLIGHT: INTRODICTION TO AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING SERIES London, EN: Pitman Publishing Ltd. 1979 Fine 507pp. 8vo. Cover shows light shelf wear with a few small marks and corners and spine are lightly bumped. Ffep has a stain from a sticker and a stamp near the top corner. Text is lightly age toned but otherwise clean and binding is strong. Overall book is in fine condition.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mechanics of Flight: Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering Series
• Publisher: Pitman Publishing Ltd., London, EN
• Publication Date: 1979
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0273316230
• ISBN 13: 9780273316237
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

Book by Kermode, A.C.

From the Back Cover

 

Mechanics of Flight is an ideal introduction to the principles of flight. The eleventh edition has been completely reset and the text updated to conform to current teaching practices and technical knowledge. Written in a clear jargon-free style, the book contains simple numerical examples which are suitable for students up to HND level and for first year degree students.

The book commences with a summary of the relevant aspects of mechanics, and goes on to cover topics such as air and airflow, aerofoils, thrust, level flight, gliding, landing, performance, manoeuvres and stability and control. Important aspects of these topics are illustrated by a description of a trial flight in a light aircraft. The book also deals with flight at transonic and supersonic speeds, and finally orbital flight and spacecraft.

Key Features

• A straightforward practical approach to the subject based on the application of the basic principles of mechanics.
• Descriptions are aided by the use of a large number of illustrations and photographs.
• Numerical questions with answers make it suitable as a course teaching resource.
• Non-numerical questions and answers are included to allow readers to assess their own understanding.  

Mechanics of Flight is an excellent text for student pilots, students of aeronautical and aerospace engineering, aircraft engineering apprentices and anyone who is interested in aircraft.

A recommended follow-up book is Aircraft Flight (also published by Pearson Prentice Hall) by Richard Barnard and David Philpott. The authors have also provided the recent and current revisions of Mechanics of Flight.

R. H. Barnard PhD, CEng, FRAeS; formerly Principal Lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire.

D. R. Philpott PhD, CEng, MRAeS; formerly Principal Aerodynamic Specialist at Raytheon Corporate Jets and Reader in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire.