Understanding Flight, Second Edition

by Anderson, David; Eberhardt, Scott

• ISBN13: 9780071626965
• ISBN10: 0071626964
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-02
• Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies

Summary

Master an understanding of the science of flightThis longtime favorite is the most intuitive introduction to the basic mechanics of flight available. Now updated to include helicopter flight fundamentals and aircraft structures, this aviation classic remains required reading for new pilots and students.Understanding Flight, Second Edition addresses the science of flying in terms, explanations, and illustrations that make sense. The book clarifies a diverse range of topics, such as design, propulsion, performance, high-speed flight, and flight testing. The book's popular Factoid feature has been completely refreshed and expanded.

Author Biography

David Anderson is a lifelong pilot. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Columbia University..

Scott Eberhardt works in high-lift aerodynamics with Product Development, at Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

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