Mechanics of Flight - Softcover

Barnard, Dr R.H.; Philpott, Dr D.R.; Kermode, Mr A.C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1405823593 ISBN 13: 9781405823593

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2006

Synopsis

Mechanics of Flight is an ideal introduction to the principles of flight. The eleventh edition has been updated to conform to current teaching practices and technical knowledge. Written in a clear jargon-free style, the book contains simple numerical examples.

The book commences with a summary of the relevant aspects of mechanics, and goes on to cover topics such as air and airflow, aerofoils, thrust, level flight, gliding, landing, performance, manoeuvres and stability and control. Important aspects of these topics are illustrated by a description of a trial flight in a light aircraft. The book also deals with flight at transonic and supersonic speeds, and finally orbital flight and spacecraft.

About this title

Product Description:

Rare book

Review:

"This tenth edition is a welcome addition to the book-shelf. . .a very readable book introducing the complexities of flight mechanics which whets the reader's interest and so forms a good stepping stone to textbooks containing more detailed analyses. Recommended!'" -- Aerospace

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1405823593
• ISBN 13: 9781405823593
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 512