ISBN-13: 9780471575061 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 672 str.
Designed for introductory courses in aerodynamics, aeronautics and flight mechanics, this text examines the aerodynamics, propulsion, performance, stability and control of an aircraft. Major topics include lift, drag, compressible flow, design information, propellers, piston engines, turbojets, statics, dynamics, automatic stability and control. Two new chapters have been added to this edition on helicopters, V/STOL aircraft, and automatic control.