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Understanding Flight, Second Edition

By David Anderson , Scott Eberhardt

Book information

Year
2009
ISBN
0071626964, 9780071626965
LCC
TL570 .A69 2010
Open Library ID
OL23533989M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
9 MB (9509720 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
314\314
Topic
Economy
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Discover how planes get--and stay--airborneNow 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 flightWing design and configurationStability and controlPropulsionHigh-speed flightPerformance and safetyAerodynamic testingHelicopters and autogyrosAircraft structures and materials

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