Aircraft Performance : Theory and Practice

ISBN-13: 9780340758977 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 308 str.

Martin Eshelby

Opis

Aircraft performance is one of the key aspects of the aircraft industry. Starting with the consideration of performance theory as the defining factor in aircraft design, the author of this study also covers the measurement of performance for the certification, management and operation of aircraft. The book discusses the performance measures which relate to airworthiness certificates (a legal requirement), as well as those needed when compiling the aircraft performance manual for the aircraft. In addition, operational performance is covered, including the financial considerations required by airlines to ensure maximisation of commercial return.

Recenzje

"This is a very practical book....it should appeal to students, pilots and others who seek not only proper orders of magnitude for the classical set of performance factors, but also the appropriate equations through which to determine them." --The Aeronautical Journal, June 2000

Spis treści

An introduction to the performance of fixed wing aircraftThe atmosphere and air data measurementThe force system of the aircraft and the equations of motionCruising performanceClimb and descent performanceTake-off and landing performanceAircraft manoeuvre performanceAircraft performance measurement and data handlingScheduled performanceThe application of performancePerformance examples