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Airplane Performance, Stability and Control
Courtland D. Perkins (Author), Robert E. Hage (Author)
9780471680468, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 1 January 1966
504 pages
23.9 x 16.2 x 2.8 cm, 0.706 kg
First written in 1949, this is a classic text in aeronautical engineering. It covers airplane performance in reciprocating engine craft, propeller performance, as well as aircraft stability and control. This is an excellent book for the professional and the serious amateur aircraft maker. It is written in a straightforward and easy to understand manner. To get the most out of this book, readers should have an understanding of differential calculus.
Part 1 Airplane Performance Chapter 1 Introduction 3 Chapter 2 Drag Estimation 14 Chapter 3 Propulsion 116 Chapter 4 Airplane Performance 155 Part 2 Airplane Stability and Control Chapter 5 Static Longitudinal Stability and Control Stick-Fixed 213 Chapter 6 Static Longitudinal Stability and Control Stick-Free 267 Chapter 7 Maneuvering Flight 298 Chapter 8 Directional Stability and Control 315 Chapter 9 Dihedral Effect and Lateral Control 341 Chapter 10 Longitudinal Dynamics 374 Chapter 11 Lateral Dynamics 419 Appendix 475 Index 485
Subject Areas: Mechanical engineering & materials [TG]
