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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The principles of flight made easy to understand, even fascinating, to pilots and techniciansMost pilots and flight students wince at the mention of the term 'aerodynamics' because most courses and books dealing with the subject do so using complicated scientific theory and intricate mathematical formulas. And yet, an understanding of aerodynamics is essential to the people who operate and maintain airplanes. This unique introductory guide, which sold more than 20,000 copies in its first edition, proves that the principles of flight can be easy to understand, even fascinating, to pilots and technicians who want to know how and why an aircraft behaves as it does. Avoiding technical jargon and complex calculations, Hubert 'Skip' Smith demonstrates how aerodynamic factors affect all aircraft in terms of lift, thrust, drag, inair performance, stability, and control.Readers also get an inside look at how modern aircraft are designedincluding all the steps in the design process, from concept to test flight and the reasoning behind them. This edition features expanded coverage of aircraft turning and accelerated climb performance, takeoff velocities, load and velocityloadfactors, area rules, and hypersonic flight, as well as the latest advances in laminar flow airfoils, wing and fuselage design, and highperformance lightplanes. Question and answer sections are added for classroom use.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the Illustrated Guide to Aerodynamics? A: The main focus of the Illustrated Guide to Aerodynamics is to simplify the principles of flight, making them accessible and understandable for pilots and technicians without relying on complex scientific theories or intricate mathematical formulas.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the Illustrated Guide to Aerodynamics is Hubert C. Smith.
- Q: What are the key topics covered in the book? A: The book covers essential aerodynamic factors such as lift, thrust, drag, in-air performance, stability, control, aircraft design processes, and advancements in laminar flow airfoils and wing design.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in aerodynamics? A: Yes, this book is specifically designed for beginners, as it avoids technical jargon and complex calculations, aiming to make aerodynamics easy to grasp.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: The Illustrated Guide to Aerodynamics is available in its second edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: How many pages does the Illustrated Guide to Aerodynamics have? A: The book contains a total of 352 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The Illustrated Guide to Aerodynamics is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the Illustrated Guide to Aerodynamics published? A: The book was published on December 1, 1991.
- Q: Are there any additional resources included for classroom use? A: Yes, the book includes question and answer sections that are designed for classroom use.