Introduction to Aircraft Flight Mechanics, Third Edition: Performance, Static and Dynamic Stability, Classical Feedback Control, with State-Space and Rotorcraft Foundations - Hardcover

Thomas R. Yechout

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1624107249 ISBN 13: 9781624107245

Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2024

Synopsis

Introduction to Aircraft Flight Mechanics Third Edition revises and expands this acclaimed, widely adopted textbook. Outstanding for use in undergraduate aeronautical engineering curricula, it is written for those first encountering the topic by clearly explaining the concepts and derivations of equations involved in aircraft flight mechanics. It begins with a review of basic aerodynamics and propulsion and continues through aircraft performance, equations of motion, static stability, linearizing equations of motion, dynamic stability, classical feedback control, stability and control augmentation, Bode, state space, and special topics. The third edition includes extensive updates to the first ten chapters and new chapters covering propeller theory and rotorcraft analysis. Chapter 13 provides interesting design insights on the A-10 Close Air Support aircraft. Past winner of the AIAA Summerfield Book Award, this text contributes greatly to learning the fundamental principles of flight mechanics that are a crucial foundation of any aeronautical engineering curricula. It contains both real-world applications and problems. Across the first, second, and now third editions, actual field experience from the engineering and flying communities, along with constructive feedback from several university professors, has been incorporated.

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About the Author

Tom Yechout is a Professor of Aeronautical Engineering at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He earned his Doctor of Engineering degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Kansas and is an AIAA Fellow. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the NASA Outstanding Achievement Award, Frank J. Seiler Award for Research Excellence, and the Heiser Award as the Outstanding USAFA Senior Faculty Educator. He was also honored by the Carnegie Foundation as the 2011 Colorado Professor of the Year. His background includes development and flight testing of the F/FB-111, A-7D, F-4E, and Lear 35 aircraft as well as extensive experience with the A-10. In addition, he has served as the principal investigator for numerous wind tunnel investigation programs, holds the patent for the Rakelet wing tip modification concept, and has authored over 200 technical publications.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1624107249
• ISBN 13: 9781624107245
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 795