Flight Theory and Aerodynamics: A Practical Guide for Operational Safety

By James E. Lewis, Charles E. Dole, Joseph R. Badick

Book Overview

The classic text for pilots on flight theory and aerodynamics now in an updated Second Edition Flight Theory and Aerodynamics, the basic aeronautics text used by the United States Air Force in their Flying Safety Officer course, is the book that brings the science of flight into the cockpit. Designed for the student with little engineering or mathematical background, the book outlines the basic principles of aerodynamics and physics, using only a minimal amount of high school level algebra and trigonometry necessary to illustrate key concepts. This expanded seventeen chapter Second Edition reflects the cutting edge of aeronautic theory and practice, and has been revised, reorganized, and updated with 30% new information including a new chapter on helicopter flight. Central to the book s structure is a clear description of aeronautic basics what lifts and drives an aircraft, and what forces work for and against it all detailed in the context of the design and analysis of today s aircraft systems: * Atmosphere and airspeed measurement * Airfoils and aerodynamic forces * Lift and drag * Jet aircraft basic and applied performance * Prop aircraft basic and applied performance * Slow and high-speed flight * Takeoff, landing, and maneuvering performance The book s practical, self-study format includes problems at the end of each chapter, with answers at the back of the book, as well as chapter-end summaries of symbols and equations. An ideal text for the USN Aviation Safety Officer and the USAAA s Aviation Safety Officer courses, as well as for professional pilots, student pilots, and flying safety personnel, Flight Theory and Aerodynamics is a complete and accessible guide to the subject, updated for the new millennium.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471370061
• ISBN13: 9780471370062
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent summary but expensive.

This book is an excellent summary of aircraft performance. However, it is not good at explaining concepts in detail and deriving formulas. Other books should be read first or with this book. A strong background in aerodynamics is assumed. This book is horribly overpriced for the limited content.

Systematic, Thorough Review of Flight Concepts

This is an excellent book on the various fundamentals of flight including rotocraft operations. It takes a thorough bottom up approach covering the fundamentals of physics and the mathematics required to fully understand aerodynamic principles. One of its best features is the amount of illustrations; each concept is illustrated in an easy to follow manner without unnecessary distractions. The mathematics, too, are carefully presented to ensure the reader follows the formulae and their derivations. All flight and mathematical concepts are described clearly and concisely and are presented logically throughout the book. This is a definite must read for all interested in aerodynamics and the safe application of aerodynamics. I highly recommend this book.

Good book

Good book but an obsurd price! Not pointing fingers at the seller, but at the author/publisher. What a joke!!

A great book for flight professionals

This text offers an algegraic approach to basic aerodynamics, air craft performance, plus limited coverage of helicopters. The chapters are now managebable for use in a college level introductory aerodynamics course primarily geared toward flight students, in any of the new emerging college curriculum. The book's organization has improved significantly over the first edition. The text is easy to read with good practical examples but there is a level of sophistication above most of the other aerodynamics texts geared for pilots. Practicing aviation professionals will also gain from use of this text. In short, I would say that the book is ideal for college level aviation programs and practicing aviation professionals.