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Understanding Flight

By David Anderson , Scott Eberhardt

Book information

Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Year
2009
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
10 MB (10574194 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
0\314
Time added
2016-06-09 23:57:41

Description

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

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