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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
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    Table of 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

Understanding Flight Second Edition

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      Publisher McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
      Published 16 October 2009
      ISBN-13 9780071626965
      978-0071626965
      ISBN-10 0071626964
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

      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
        • <

        Table of 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

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