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Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext 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 flightWing design and configurationStability and controlPropulsionHigh-speed flightPerformance and safetyAerodynamic testingHelicopters and autogyrosAircraft structures and materials Zusammenfassung This longtime favorite is the most intuitive introduction to the basic mechanics of flight available. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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...
