{"product_id":"design-of-the-aeroplane-paperback-softback-9780632054015","title":"Design of the Aeroplane (Paperback \/ softback) 9780632054015","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eDesign of the Aeroplane\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDarrol Stinton (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780632054015, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 23 October 2001\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e720 pages\u003cbr\u003e25 x 10 x 1.5 cm, 1.304 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e* 'an unusually well written and interesting text by an author with sterling credentials' - W.N. Hubin, 'The Science of Flight' on the first edition \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a well-written and interesting text that should be enjoyed by a wide spectrum of readers\" Light Aviation, Spring 2002\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe new edition of this classic textbook, used by universities, training schools, industry and enthusiasts, has been extended to feature a number of new studies in practical aeroplane design. \u003cp\u003eMathematics - which general readers may skip - is the minimum needed to work out common sense shapes, aimed at meeting the certification requirements of the three world airworthiness authorities: FAA (USA), British CAA and European JAA. Land and seaplanes are included, from microlight and commuter, to a 30-seat surface-effect (ekranoplan) regional transport, to satisfy specific markets. A new chapter, on \"Using the back of an envelope\", shows how to make \"ballpark\" technical judgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDarrol Stinton MBE, PhD, CEng, FRAeS, FRINA, MIMechE, RAF(Retd) was born in New Zealand and grew up in England. He is qualified test pilot and aeronautical engineer who worked in the design offices of the Blackburn and De Havilland aircraft companies before joining the RAF.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHis test flying spanned 35 years and more than 340 types of aircraft, first as an experimental test pilot at Farnborough; then 20 years as airworthiness certification test pilot for the UK Civil Aviation Authority on light aeroplanes and seaplanes, before turning freelance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe has lectured regularly at the Empire Test Pilots' School, Loughborough University, the Royal Aeronautical Society (of which he is pas Vice President), and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects. His company specializes in cross-fertilization between aircraft and marine craft design and operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSection 1 - Introduction: Airworthiness the object\u003cbr\u003e Vocabulary of Design. Section 2 - Aerodynamics: The nature of air\u003cbr\u003e Arrangement of surfaces\u003cbr\u003e Drag, flaps and wakes. Section 3 - Performance: Power for flight\u003cbr\u003e Reciprocating engines\u003cbr\u003e Turbine engines - and a range equation. Section 4 - Operational Characteristics: Fuselages, hulls and floats\u003cbr\u003e Choice of landing gear\u003cbr\u003e Longitudinal stability\u003cbr\u003e Control surfaces\u003cbr\u003e Lateral and directional stability and spinning\u003cbr\u003e How big and how heavy. Section 5 - Project Examples: Layout, including 'Using the back of an envelope'\u003cbr\u003e Appendices\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mechanical%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20materials%20%5BTG%5D%22\"\u003eTG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52509200777496,"sku":"9780632054015","price":98.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780632054015.jpg?v=1786497512","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/design-of-the-aeroplane-paperback-softback-9780632054015","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}