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The Bird Is On The Wing: Aerodynamics And The Progress Of The American Airplane
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The Airplane Ranks As One Of Historys Most Ingenious And Phenomenal Inventionsand Surely One Of The Most Worldshaking. How Ideas About Its Aerodynamics First Came Together And How The Science And Technology Evolved To Forge The Airplane Into The Revolutionary Machine It Became Is The Epic Story James R. Hansen Tells In The Bird Is On The Wing. Just As The Airplane Is A Defining Technology Of The Twentieth Century, Aerodynamics Has Been The Defining Element Of The Airplane.Hansen Provides An Engaging, Easily Understandable Introduction To The Role Of Aerodynamics In The Design Of Such Historic American Aircraft As The Dc3, X1, And 747. Recognizing The Impact Individuals Have Had On The Development Of The Field, He Conveys Not Only A History Of Aircraft Technology, But Also A Collective Biography Of The Scientists, Engineers, And Designers Who Created The Airplanes.From Da Vinci, Whose Understanding Of What It Took To Fly Was Three Centuries Too Early For Practical Use, To The Invention Of The Airplane By The Wright Brothers, Hansen Explores The Technological Matrix From Which Aeronautical Engineering Emerged. He Skillfully Guides The Reader Through The Development Of Such Critical Aerodynamic Concepts As Streamlining, Flutter, Laminarflow Airfoils, The Mythical Sound Barrier, Variablesweep Wing, Supersonic Cruise, Blended Body, And Much More.Hansens Explanation Of How Vocabulary And Specifications Were Developed To Fill The Gap Between The Perceptions Of Pilots And The System Of Engineers Will Fascinate All Those Interested In How Human Beings Have Used Aerodynamics To Move Among, And Even Beyond, Birds On The Wing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Bird is on the Wing' about? A: 'The Bird is on the Wing' explores the history and development of aerodynamics in aviation, detailing how it influenced the design of iconic American aircraft.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by James R. Hansen, a noted historian in the field of aeronautics.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers critical aerodynamic concepts, the history of aircraft technology, and biographies of key figures in aeronautical engineering.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in aviation? A: Yes, the book provides an engaging and easily understandable introduction to aerodynamics, making it suitable for readers with varying levels of knowledge.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but is still in acceptable shape for reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is a paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on November 7, 2003.
- Q: Can I learn about specific aircraft models in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses historic American aircraft models like the DC-3, X-1, and 747.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or diagrams? A: The book primarily focuses on text but may include diagrams to explain key aerodynamic concepts.