The Principles of the Control and Stability of Aircraft

First published in 1959, this book provides a detailed discussion regarding control and stability in aircraft, encompassing the broader subject of aircraft dynamics.

W. J. Duncan (Author)

9781316509746, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 February 2016

408 pages
21 x 14.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.57 kg

First published in 1959, this second edition of a 1952 original forms part of the Cambridge Aeronautical Series. The text provides a detailed discussion regarding control and stability in aircraft, encompassing the broader subject of aircraft dynamics. Information on newer discoveries related to the effects of compressibility of air and the deformation of aircraft structures is included. A table of American and British terms and symbols is also incorporated. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in aeronautics, aerodynamics and the history of science.

Foreword E. F. Relf
Author's preface
American and British terms and symbols
1. Introductory survey
2. Elementary mechanics of flight
3. The equations of motion of rigid aircraft
4. Methods for solving the dynamical equations and for investigating stability
5. Longitudinal-symmetric motion
6. Lateral-antisymmetric motion
7. Flap controls in general
8. The measurement of aerodynamic derivatives
9. Controls for roll, pitch and yaw
10. Static stability and manoeuvrability
11. Stalling and the spin A. D. Young
12. The influence of distortion of the structure
13. The influence of the compressibility of the air
14. Flaps for landing and take-off A. D. Young
15. Sundry topics
Index.

Subject Areas: Aerospace & aviation technology [TRP]