Understanding Flight, Second Edition

Understanding Flight, Second Edition

<p><strong>Discover how planes get--and stay--airborne</strong></p> <p>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. <em>Understanding Flight</em>, 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.</p> <p><em>Understanding Flight</em>, Second Edition, covers:</p> <ul><li><div>Physics of flight</div></li> <li><div>Wing design and configuration</div></li> <li><div>Stability and control</div></li> <li><div>Propulsion</div></li> <li><div>High-speed flight</div></li> <li><div>Performance and safety</div></li> <li><div>Aerodynamic testing</div></li> <li><div>Helicopters and autogyros</div></li> <li><div>Aircraft structures and materials</div></li> </ul> <p></p>