Smith, Hubert C.
Illustrated Guide to Aerodynamics
- ISBN 13:
- 9780830639014
- author:
- Smith, Hubert C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McGraw-Hill Professional
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 337
- Dimensions:
- 23.3 x 19 x 1.7 centimetres (0.7
- Genre:
- Aerospace & aviation technology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The principles of flight made accessible to all who operate and maintain airplanes. This introductory guide explains aerodynamic factors in an easy-to-understand manner, avoiding technical jargon and complex calculations. Hubert "Skip" Smith demonstrates how aerodynamic factors affect aircraft performance, stability, and control.
With expanded coverage of modern aircraft design, including the latest advances in laminar flow airfoils, wing and fuselage design, and high-performance lightplanes, this edition is ideal for pilots, technicians, and students. The book also includes question and answer sections for classroom use.