Design of the Aeroplane

The new edition of this classic international textbook, used by universities, training schools, industry and enthusiasts, has been extended to feature a number of new studies in practical aeroplane design. Mathematics – 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.

Spis treści:
Section 1 – Introduction: Airworthiness the object; Vocabulary of Design. Section 2 – Aerodynamics: The nature of air; Arrangement of surfaces; Drag, flaps and wakes. Section 3 – Performance: Power for flight; Reciprocating engines; Turbine engines – and a range equation. Section 4 – Operational Characteristics: Fuselages, hulls and floats; Choice of landing gear; Longitudinal stability; Control surfaces; Lateral and directional stability and spinning; How big and how heavy. Section 5 – Project Examples: Layout, including ′Using the back of an envelope′; Appendices; Index

Okładka tylna:
The new edition of this classic international textbook, used by universities, training schools, industry and enthusiasts, has been extended to feature a number of new studies in practical aeroplane design. Mathematics – 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 surfa ce–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.