Understanding Flight, Second Edition

David Anderson

ISBN 10: 0071626964 / ISBN 13: 9780071626965

Published by McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, 2009

About this Item

2009. 2nd Edition. Paperback. This longtime favorite is the most intuitive introduction to the basic mechanics of flight available. Num Pages: 320 pages, ill. BIC Classification: TRP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 187 x 20. Weight in Grams: 532. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780071626965

Bibliographic Details

Title: Understanding Flight, Second Edition

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe

Publication Date: 2009

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

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Discover how planes get--and stay--airborne

Now you can truly master an understanding of the phenomenon of flight. This practical guide is the most intuitive introduction to basic flight mechanics available. Understanding Flight, Second Edition, explains the principles of aeronautics in terms, descriptions, and illustrations that make sense--without complicated mathematics. Updated to include helicopter flight fundamentals and aircraft structures, this aviation classic is required reading for new pilots, students, engineers, and anyone fascinated with flight.

Understanding Flight, Second Edition, covers:

• Physics of flight
  
• Wing design and configuration
  
• Stability and control
  
• Propulsion
  
• High-speed flight
  
• Performance and safety
  
• Aerodynamic testing
  
• Helicopters and autogyros
  
• Aircraft structures and materials
  

 

From the Publisher:

David Anderson is a lifelong pilot. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Columbia University.

Scott Eberhardt works in high-lift aerodynamics with Product Development, at Boeing Commercial Airplanes.