Description
Book SynopsisThe new edition of this classic textbook, used by universities, training schools, industry and enthusiasts, has been extended to feature a number of new studies in practical aeroplane design.
Mathematics - which general readers may skip - is the minimum needed to work out common sense shapes, aimed at meeting the certification requirements of the three world airworthiness authorities: FAA (USA), British CAA and European JAA. Land and seaplanes are included, from microlight and commuter, to a 30-seat surface-effect (ekranoplan) regional transport, to satisfy specific markets. A new chapter, on Using the back of an envelope, shows how to make ballpark technical judgements.
Darrol Stinton MBE, PhD, CEng, FRAeS, FRINA, MIMechE, RAF(Retd) was born in New Zealand and grew up in England. He is qualified test pilot and aeronautical engineer who worked in the design offices of the Blackburn and De Havilland aircraft companies before joining the RAF.
His test flying spanned 35 y
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* 'an unusually well written and interesting text by an author with sterling credentials' - W.N. Hubin, 'The Science of Flight' on the first edition
"This is a well-written and interesting text that should be enjoyed by a wide spectrum of readers" Light Aviation, Spring 2002
Table of ContentsSection 1 - Introduction: Airworthiness the object; Vocabulary of Design. Section 2 - Aerodynamics: The nature of air; Arrangement of surfaces; Drag, flaps and wakes. Section 3 - Performance: Power for flight; Reciprocating engines; Turbine engines - and a range equation. Section 4 - Operational Characteristics: Fuselages, hulls and floats; Choice of landing gear; Longitudinal stability; Control surfaces; Lateral and directional stability and spinning; How big and how heavy. Section 5 - Project Examples: Layout, including 'Using the back of an envelope'; Appendices; Index
