Flight Theory and Aerodynamics by Brian A. Johnson, Philip R.... - 9781394282296

John Wiley & Sons Inc

Flight Theory and AerodynamicsA Practical Guide for Operational Safety\nAuthor(s): Brian A. Johnson, Philip R. Fittante\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc\nISBN-13: 9781394282296, 978-1394282296\nSynopsis\nComprehensive introduction to aerodynamics applied to different types of modern aircraft, now updated with the latest FAA guidance \n\nFlight Theory and Aerodynamics provides an introduction to aerodynamics using practical application to modern aircraft with step-by-step calculations. This fifth edition streamlines content, notably the chapters on aircraft stability, and incorporates updated FAA guidance and figures from the 2023 Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge as well as other FAA handbooks. \n\nA balanced application of introductory physics and meteorology in the first five chapters evolves into an introduction to propeller and jet aircraft propulsion and eventually moves into a broad discussion on .