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1	Stick and rudder, an explanation of the art of flying more books like this by Wolfgang Langewiesche, Leighton Holden Collins add to wishlist What's in "Stick and Rudder": the invisible secret of all heavier-than-air flight - the Angle of Attack, what it is, and why it can't be seen. How lift is made, and what the pilot has to do with it; why airplanes stall; how do you know you're about to stall? The landing approach. How the pilot's eye functions in judging the approach. The visual ... see all copies from $7.95! new only from $17.50! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Introduction to flight more books like this by John D Anderson, Jr. add to wishlist Noted for its highly readable style, the new edition of this bestseller provides an updated overview of aeronautical and aerospace engineering. "Introduction to Flight" blends history and biography with discussion of engineering concepts, and shows the development of flight through this perspective. Anderson covers new developments in flight, ... see all copies from $3.66! new only from $44.30! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Fundamentals of Aerodynamics more books like this by Professor John D Anderson, Jr. add to wishlist In keeping with its bestselling previous editions, "Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, fourth edition", offers the most readable, interesting, and up-to-date overview of aerodynamics to be found in any text. The classic organization of the text has been preserved, with new standalone viscous flow sections at the end of various chapters to conceptualize ... see all copies from $19.99! new only from $81.44! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Theory of wing sections; including a summary of airfoil data more books like this by Ira Herbert Abbott, Albert Edward von Doenhoff add to wishlist Concise compilation of subsonic aerodynamic characteristics of NACA wing sections, plus description of theory. 350 pages of tables. see all copies from $7.99! new only from $12.35! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Illustrated Guide to Aerodynamics more books like this by Hubert Smith add to wishlist Most pilots and flight students wince at the mention of the term 'aerodynamics' because most courses and books dealing with the subject do so using complicated scientific theory and intricate mathematical formulas. And yet, an understanding of aerodynamics is essential to the people who operate and maintain airplanes. This unique introductory ... see all copies from $5.63! new only from $24.55! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Aerodynamics for Engineers more books like this by John J Bertin add to wishlist This comprehensive guide to aerodynamics focuses on practical problems and discusses the fundamental principles and techniques used to solve these problems. It presents a background discussion of each topic followed by a presentation of the theory, and then derives fundamental equations, applies them to simple computational techniques, and ... see all copies from $7.68! new only from $23.41! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Principles of Helicopter Flight more books like this by W J Wagtendonk add to wishlist Recently updated, this comprehensive handbook explains the aerodynamics of helicopter flight, as well as how to perform typical helicopter manoeuvres, unlike many aviation training manuals which are strictly how-to guides. Beginning with the basics of aerodynamics, each step of the process is fully illustrated and thoroughly explained - from the ... see all copies from $13.42! new only from $14.08! \| SVS
8	Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators more books like this by H H Hurt add to wishlist This series of textbooks and supplements for pilots, student pilots, aviation instructors, and aviation specialists provides information on every topic needed to qualify for and excel in the field of aviation. Most FAA Knowledge Exams' questions are taken directly from the information presented in these texts. This textbook presents the elements ... see all copies from $7.77! new only from $10.11! \| first editions
9	Understanding aircraft structures more books like this by John Cutler add to wishlist This book explains aircraft structures so as to provide a basic understanding of the subject and the terminology used, as well as illustrating some of the problems. It provides a brief historical background, and covers parts of the aeroplane, loads, structural form, materials, processes, detail design, quality control, stressing, and the ... see all copies from $8.50! new only from $49.50! \| first editions
10	Dynamics of flight stability and control more books like this by Etkin add to wishlist Designed to prepare students to become aeronautical engineers who can face new and challenging situations. Retaining the same philosophy as the two preceding editions, this update emphasizes basic principles rooted in the physics of flight, essential analytical techniques along with typical stability and control realities. This edition features a ... see all copies from $7.59! new only from $152.59! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Foundations of Aerodynamics: Bases of Aerodynamic Design more books like this by Arnold M Kuethe add to wishlist Like previous editions, this text has retained it's excellent coverage of basic concepts and broad coverage of the major aspects of aerodynamics. Numerical techniques are described for computing invicid incompressible flow about airfoils and finite wings. Plus, the design of devices and aircraft components that were constructed from theoretical ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $147.02! \| SVS
12 view cover	The Miracle of Flight more books like this by Stephen Dalton add to wishlist Photographs, drawings, and text convey the basic principles of aerodynamics and the history and joy of flight. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.63! \| first editions
13 view cover	Theoretical Aerodynamics more books like this by Louis M Milne-Thomson add to wishlist A classic in its field, Professor Milne-Thomson's university text and reference book has long been one of the basic works. This is the complete reprinting of the revised (1966) edition which brings the subject up to date, including a complete and probably unique chapter on conical flow around sweptback wings. A wealth of problems, illustrations ... see all copies from $8.80! new only from $159.06! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Understanding Space more books like this by Jerry Jon Sellers, William J Astore, Robert B Giffen add to wishlist This is an introductory text in astronautics. It contains historical background and a discussion of space missions, space environment, orbits, atmospheric entry, spacecraft design, spacecraft subsystems, and space operations. It features section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations, and is extensively illustrated with many photos ... see all copies from $28.79!
15 view cover	The simple science of flight from insects to jumbo jets more books like this by Tennekes add to wishlist This book begins with casual ruminations on the energy consumed in airplane travel and culminates in a discussion of the Boeing 747, 'one of the great engineering wonders of the world.' Along the way the author carries the reader through some of the fundamental ideas and equations of aerodynamics. He makes persuasive connections between science ... see all copies from $6.03! new only from $15.40! \| first editions \| SVS
16	Elements of gasdynamics more books like this by H. W. Liepmann, A. Roshko add to wishlist see all copies from $2.85! new only from $31.21! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Design of Buildings and Bridges for Wind: A Practical Guide for Asce-7 Standard Users and Designers of Special Structures more books like this by Emil Simiu, Toshio Miyata add to wishlist "Design of Buildings and Bridges for Wind" is a practical guide that uses physical and intuitive approaches, and practical examples, to demonstrate how to interpret and use provisions of the ASCE 7 Standard and design structures for strength and serviceability. Written by two of the world's foremost wind engineering experts, this unique text is ... see all copies from $90.58! new only from $102.31! \| SVS
18 view cover	X-15 Diary: The Story of America's First Space Ship more books like this by Richard Tregaskis add to wishlist Built of titanium and a chrome-nickel alloy known as Inconel X, the X-15 was the fastest plane ever built, streaking through the lower reaches of outer space even before the first space capsules reached orbit. First tested in 1959, the X-15 proved to be a crucial testing ground for the astronauts and hardware in the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and ... see all copies from $6.76! new only from $11.00! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Topics in Advanced Model Rocketry more books like this by Gordon K Mandell, George J Caporaso, William P Bengan add to wishlist The advanced model rocketeer will find that this book allows him to predict every aspect of his model's performance. It is a comprehensive and rigorous treatment of the trajectory analysis, aerodynamics, and flight dynamics of model rockets; it contains many original methods and demonstrates a wealth of complex problems that still require ... see all copies from $71.00! new only from $71.00!
20 view cover	Understanding Flight more books like this by David F Anderson, Scott Eberhardt, Anderson David add to wishlist Explaining (most of) aeronautics in simple, intuitive terms, "Understanding Flight" limits the mathematics and derives the most important relationships of aeronautics in a presentation that will draw the interest, appreciation and admiration of the aviation community. It provides keen grasp of physical flight. It explains diverse aspects such as ... see all copies from $12.71! new only from $42.49! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	Model Aircraft Aerodynamics more books like this by Martin Simons add to wishlist A work on aerodynamic theory, as applied to model flight. It explains everything in a concise and practical form for those enthusiasts who want a better understanding of model behaviour. The latest revisions reflect developments such as powerful miniature turbojet engines. see all copies from $2.50! new only from $20.60! \| first editions
22	Flight Theory for Pilots more books like this by Charles E. Dole add to wishlist see all copies from $3.49! new only from $22.95!
23	Sail Power: The Complete Guide to Sails and Sail Handling more books like this by Wallace Ross add to wishlist The encyclopedia guide to sailing technique and design. Absolutely everything a sailor needs to know about sails; for the beginner and the expert. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $40.99! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Kinetic Theory of Gases more books like this by Leonard B Loeb add to wishlist A pioneering text in its field, this comprehensive study is one of the most valuable texts and references available, covering both theoretical statements and their basis in experiment. Unabridged republication of the second (1934) edition, published by McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York. see all copies from $10.00! new only from $38.00! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Basic Wing and Airfoil Theory more books like this by Alan Pope add to wishlist This graduate-level treatment of aerodynamic theory opens with a survey of vector analysis and complex variables that presents readers with the basic tools for handling subsequent chapters. Topics include flow functions, airfoil construction and pressure distribution, finite and monoplane wings, spanwise load distribution for arbitrary wings, and ... see all copies from $7.80! new only from $8.09! \| SVS

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