Год выпуска: 2011 Издательство: Страниц: 306 ISBN: 9780071626965
Описание
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...