Understanding Flight
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| Verlag | McGraw-Hill Professional |
| Auflage | 2009 |
| Seiten | 320 |
| Format | 18,6 x 23,3 x 1,7 cm |
| Gewicht | 552 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| ISBN-10 | 0071626964 |
| EAN | 9780071626965 |
| Bestell-Nr | 07162696EA |
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
Inhaltsverzeichnis:
From the contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1. Principles of Flight
Chapter 2. Wings
Chapter 3. Stability and Control
Chapter 4. Airplane Propulsion
Chapter 5. High-Speed Flight
Chapter 6. Airplane Performance
Chapter 7. Aerodynamic Testing
Chapter 8. Helicopters and Autogyros
Chapter 9. Structures
Appendix A. Basic Concepts
Appendix B. Misapplications of Bernoulli's Principle
Index