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by David W. Anderson; Scott Eberhardt

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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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  • Title Understanding Flight, Second Edition
  • Author David W. Anderson; Scott Eberhardt
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition International Ed
  • Pages 320
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher McGraw-Hill Companies, New York, NY, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2009-09-01
  • Features Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780071626965 / 0071626964
  • Weight 1.22 lbs (0.55 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.06 x 7.38 x 0.8 in (23.01 x 18.75 x 2.03 cm)
  • Category Transportation
  • Library of Congress subjects Flight, Aerodynamics
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2009022103
  • Dewey Decimal Code 629.13

About the author

David Anderson is a lifelong pilot. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Columbia University.

Scott Eberhardt works in high-lift aerodynamics with Product Development, at Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

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