Understanding Flight, Second Edition
Understanding Flight, Second Edition
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Published:
16 October, 2009
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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
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780071626965 |
| ISBN10 | 0071626964 |
| Number Of Pages | 320 |
| Item Weight | 510 g |
| Product Dimensions | 185 x 234 x 19 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | McGraw-Hill Education - Europe |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | 2nd edition |
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Author's Bio
McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Scott Eberhardt is an associate professor in the department of aeronautics and astronautics at the University of Washington. He is also the director of the Kirsten Wind Tunnel and a private pilot.