Title Flight theory and aerodynamics : a practical guide for operational safety / Charles E. Dole, James E. Lewis, Joseph R. Badick, Brian A. Johnson

Edition Third edition Published Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons Inc., [2017]

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Description 1 online resource Contents Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction -- The Flight Environment -- Basic Quantities -- Forces -- Mass -- Scalar and Vector Quantities -- Moments -- Equilibrium Conditions -- Newton's Laws of Motion -- Linear Motion -- Rotational Motion -- Work -- Energy -- Power -- Friction -- Symbols -- Equations -- Problems -- 2. Atmosphere, Altitude, and Airspeed Measurement -- Properties of the Atmosphere -- ICAO Standard Atmosphere -- Altitude Measurement -- Continuity Equation -- Bernoulli's Equation -- Airspeed Measurement -- Symbols -- Equations -- Problems -- 3. Structures, Airfoils, and Aerodynamic Forces -- Aircraft Structures -- Airfoils -- Development of Forces on Airfoils -- Aerodynamic Force -- Aerodynamic Pitching Moments -- Aerodynamic Center -- Symbols -- Problems -- 4. Lift -- Introduction to Lift -- Angle of Attack Indicator -- Boundary Layer Theory -- Reynolds Number -- Adverse Pressure Gradient -- Airflow Separation -- Stall -- Aerodynamic Force Equations Note continued: Lift Equation -- Airfoil Lift Characteristics -- High Coefficient of Lift Devices -- Lift During Flight Manuevers -- Symbols -- Equations -- Problems -- 5. Drag -- Drag Equation -- Induced Drag -- Ground Effect -- Laminar Flow Airfoils -- Parasite Drag -- Total Drag -- Lift to Drag Ratio -- Drag Reduction -- Symbols -- Equations -- Problems -- 6. Jet Aircraft Basic Performance -- Thrust-Producing Aircraft -- Principles of Propulsion -- Thrust-Available Turbojet Aircraft -- Specific Fuel Consumption -- Fuel Flow -- Thrust-Available -- Thrust-Required Curves -- Items of Aircraft Performance -- Symbols -- Equations -- Problems -- 7. Jet Aircraft Applied Performance -- Variations in the Thrust-Required Curve -- Variations of Aircraft Performance -- Equations -- Problems -- 8. Propeller Aircraft: Basic Performance -- Power Available -- Principles of Propulsion -- Power-Required Curves -- Items of Aircraft Performance -- Symbols -- Equations -- Problems Note continued: 9. Propeller Aircraft: Applied Performance -- Variations in the Power-Required Curve -- Variations in Aircraft Performance -- Equations -- Problems -- 10. Takeoff Performance -- Definitions Important to Takeoff Planning -- Aborted Takeoffs -- Linear Motion -- Factors Affecting Takeoff Performance -- Improper Liftoff -- Symbols -- Equations -- Problems -- 11. Landing Performance -- Prelanding Performance -- Improper Landing Performance -- Landing Deceleration, Velocity, and Distance -- Landing Equations -- Hazards of Hydroplaning -- Symbols -- Equations -- Problems -- 12. Slow-Speed Flight -- Stalls -- Region of Reversed Command -- Spins -- Low-Level Wind Shear -- Aircraft Performance in Low-Level Wind Shear -- Effect of Ice and Frost -- Wake Turbulence -- Problems -- 13. Maneuvering Performance -- General Turning Performance -- Equations -- Problems -- 14. Longitudinal Stability and Control -- Definitions -- Oscillatory Motion -- Airplane Reference Axes Note continued: Static Longitudinal Stability -- Dynamic Longitudinal Stability -- Pitching Tendencies in a Stall -- Longitudinal Control -- Symbols -- Equations -- Problems -- 15. Directional and Lateral Stability and Control -- Directional Stability and Control -- Static Directional Stability -- Directional Control -- Multi-Engine Flight Principles -- Lateral Stability and Control -- Static Lateral Stability -- Lateral Control -- Dynamic Directional and Lateral Coupled Effects -- Symbols -- Equations -- Problems -- 16. High-Speed Flight -- The Speed of Sound -- High-Subsonic Flight -- Design Features for High-Subsonic Flight -- Transonic Flight -- Supersonic Flight -- Symbols -- Equations -- Problems -- 17. Rotary-Wing Flight Theory -- Momentum Theory of Lift -- Airfoil Selection -- Forces on Rotor System -- Thrust Development -- Hovering Flight -- Ground Effect -- Rotor Systems -- Dissymmetry of Lift in Forward Flight -- High Forward Speed Problems Note continued: Helicopter Control -- Helicopter Power-Required Curves -- Power Settling, Settling with Power, and Vortex Ring State -- Autorotation -- Dynamic Rollover -- Problems Summary "The pilot's guide to aeronautics and the complex forces of flight Flight Theory and Aerodynamics is the essential pilot's guide to the physics of flight, designed specifically for those with limited engineering experience. From the basics of forces and vectors to craft-specific applications, this book explains the mechanics behind the pilot's everyday operational tasks. The discussion focuses on the concepts themselves, using only enough algebra and trigonometry to illustrate key concepts without getting bogged down in complex calculations, and then delves into the specific applications for jets, propeller crafts, and helicopters. This updated third edition includes new chapters on Flight Environment, Aircraft Structures, and UAS-UAV Flight Theory, with updated craft examples, component photos, and diagrams throughout. FAA-aligned questions and regulatory references help reinforce important concepts, and additional worked problems provide clarification on complex topics. Modern flight control systems are becoming more complex and more varied between aircrafts, making it essential for pilots to understand the aerodynamics of flight before they ever step into a cockpit. This book provides clear explanations and flight-specific examples of the physics every pilot must know. Review the basic physics of flight Understand the applications to specific types of aircraft Learn why takeoff and landing entail special considerations Examine the force concepts behind stability and control As a pilot, your job is to balance the effects of design, weight, load factors, and gravity during flight maneuvers, stalls, high- or low-speed flight, takeoff and landing, and more. As aircraft grow more complex and the controls become more involved, an intuitive grasp of the physics of flight is your most valuable tool for operational safety. Flight Theory and Aerodynamics is the essential resource every pilot needs for a clear understanding of the forces they control"-- Provided by publisher Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject Aerodynamics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc Airplanes -- Piloting -- Handbooks, manuals, etc Aeronautics -- Safety measures -- Handbooks, manuals, etc TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Mechanical. TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General) Aerodynamics Aeronautics -- Safety measures Airplanes -- Piloting Genre/Form handbooks. Handbooks and manuals Handbooks and manuals. Guides et manuels. Form Electronic book Author Lewis, James E., 1946- author. Badick, Joseph R. (Joseph Robert), 1952- author. Johnson, Brian A. (Brian Andrew), 1975- author. ISBN 9781119233411 1119233410 9781119233428 1119233429 9781523110155 1523110155

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