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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