The Problem of Flight: A Text-Book of Aerial Engineering (Classic Reprint)

Herbert Chatley

ISBN 10: 1330599233 / ISBN 13: 9781330599235

Published by Forgotten Books, 2017

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Print on Demand. This book examines the triumph of the human spirit and the innovation it inspires as mankind seeks to mimic the skill and grace of avian flight. It traces the efforts and ideas that have led to the development of human flight and explores the scientific principles that make flight possible. Through the ages, the ability to soar through the skies has fascinated and inspired countless people who have sought to unlock the secrets of nature and push the limits of human potential. This book tells their stories of perseverance and ingenuity, from ancient paragliders to the Wright brothers to present-day innovators. Along the way, it provides a fascinating and in-depth look at the fundamental forces that govern flight, the principles of wing design, and the challenges of balancing and stability. Ultimately, this book celebrates the human spirit's tireless quest to conquer the skies and its impact on the progress of science and technology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. Seller Inventory # 9781330599235_0

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Title: The Problem of Flight: A Text-Book of Aerial...

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Publication Date: 2017

Binding: Paperback

Condition: New

Book Type: print-on-demand item

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Excerpt from The Problem of Flight: A Text-Book of Aerial Engineering In view of the fact that we now appear to be on the verge of a practical solution to this classic problem of flight, I beg to submit to the engineering profession an epitome of the knowledge at present available on the subject. In the mathematical consideration I have adopted the principle, well established in engineering practice, of omitting those factors which appear to be unimportant. The formula are therefore "engineering formulae" in the strict sense of the word, i.e. they are not the result of a deep mathematical analysis which it is, in the majority of cases, almost impossible to apply. I sincerely hope that the rules, in conjunction with practical experiments, will prove useful, both before and after the new and more fortunate Icarus has flown from London to Manchester. My thanks are cordially given to the individuals and firms who have supplied blocks for use in this book, viz.: Sir H. Maxim, The Times (Encyclo. Brit.), Valentine and Thompson (Travels in Space), Electrical Power Storage Co., Adams Manufacturing Co., De Dion Bouton Co., Ltd., Baird & Tatlock, Model Engineer, and Cambridge University Press. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."