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Understanding Flight, Second Edition

by David W. Anderson

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A visual, low-math guide to the mechanics of flight

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A visual, low-math guide to the mechanics of flight

Understanding Flight, Second Edition organizes core aeronautical concepts into an accessible introduction to how aircraft become airborne, remain stable, and perform in different conditions. It moves from the physics of flight and wing configuration to propulsion, high-speed operation, safety, and aerodynamic testing. The updated material broadens the scope beyond fixed-wing aircraft with sections on helicopter and autogyro fundamentals, as well as aircraft structures and materials. Illustrations and plain-language explanations are positioned as alternatives to a heavily mathematical approach, making the book a broad foundation in the forces and design considerations behind flight.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • New pilots and aviation students seeking a foundation in flight mechanics
  • Engineering learners who want a non-mathematical overview of aeronautics
  • Aviation enthusiasts interested in aircraft design, performance, and helicopters

Themes

AerodynamicsFlight physicsAircraft designStability and controlHelicopter flight

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

 

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