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      Understanding Flight, Second Edition

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      This longtime favorite is the most intuitive introduction to the basic mechanics of flight available.

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      Product ID:9780071626965
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:US
      Title:Understanding Flight, Second Edition
      Authors:Author: David Anderson, Scott Eberhardt
      Page Count:320
      Subjects:Aerospace and aviation technology, Aerospace & aviation technology
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      This longtime favorite is the most intuitive introduction to the basic mechanics of flight available.

      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
      • Propulsion
      • High-speed flight
      • Performance and safety
      • Aerodynamic testing
      • Helicopters and autogyros
      • Aircraft structures and materials

       


      Imprint Name:McGraw-Hill Professional
      Publisher Name:McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2009-10-16

      Additional information

      Weight480 g
      Dimensions232 × 187 × 20 mm