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Woohooo ! Not bad for an old timer !, 28 Aug 2000
Excellent text for all aero. students, still very relevant information and still referred to by professional engineers. A repectable addition to the book shelf...
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Woohooo ! Not bad for an old timer !, 28 Aug 2000
Excellent text for all aero. students, still very relevant information and still referred to by professional engineers. A repectable addition to the book shelf...
Excellent book, 28 Jul 2005
This book is an excellent educational book for the aeronautical engineer. Anderson explains all the fundamentals in plain english and all of his derivations are relatively simple to follow. Also with the addition of loads of examples, which i find missing from alot of other books on this topic, it makes the learing alot less gentle. One critism of the book that i would have is that it uses two sets of units, two seperate versions would have been nicer as i found myself skipping over alot of examples as i didn't have the patience to think in imperial units. Overall though an excellent book and well worth buying
Excellent Introductory Textbook, 15 Nov 2001
An excellent introductory text to those embarking on an aeronautical related degree or indeed the keen enthuthiast. The book introduces key topics such as aerodynamics, performance, stability and aircraft design. Pitched at a level so as not to swamp the reader in technical detail, the text is excellent as a precursor to more detailed technical textbooks. The book proved invaluable during my own undergraduate career in aeronautical engineering, from the first year right through to final year.
terrific book, 08 Mar 1999
I am an aerospace engineer, but also appreciate books which can explain the complex in clear and interesting language. If you want a good introduction into aerodynamics and the history of flight, this is it. Anderson will "trick" you into learning this complex subject because of his talent for explaining and teaching.
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Woohooo ! Not bad for an old timer !, 28 Aug 2000
Excellent text for all aero. students, still very relevant information and still referred to by professional engineers. A repectable addition to the book shelf... Excellent book, 28 Jul 2005
This book is an excellent educational book for the aeronautical engineer. Anderson explains all the fundamentals in plain english and all of his derivations are relatively simple to follow. Also with the addition of loads of examples, which i find missing from alot of other books on this topic, it makes the learing alot less gentle. One critism of the book that i would have is that it uses two sets of units, two seperate versions would have been nicer as i found myself skipping over alot of examples as i didn't have the patience to think in imperial units. Overall though an excellent book and well worth buying Excellent Introductory Textbook, 15 Nov 2001
An excellent introductory text to those embarking on an aeronautical related degree or indeed the keen enthuthiast. The book introduces key topics such as aerodynamics, performance, stability and aircraft design. Pitched at a level so as not to swamp the reader in technical detail, the text is excellent as a precursor to more detailed technical textbooks. The book proved invaluable during my own undergraduate career in aeronautical engineering, from the first year right through to final year. terrific book, 08 Mar 1999
I am an aerospace engineer, but also appreciate books which can explain the complex in clear and interesting language. If you want a good introduction into aerodynamics and the history of flight, this is it. Anderson will "trick" you into learning this complex subject because of his talent for explaining and teaching. An exciting book about how things fly, 27 Jun 1999
This a fascinating look at how things fly. Insects, birds and airplanes all obey the same aerodynamic principles. With a few simple equations and copious examples the author explains lift, drag, wing loading, cruising speed and other aerodynamic concepts. His descriptions of how birds fly, how much energy their flight requires and how they meet the challenge is as exciting as any adventure story. We learn that the pectoral muscles of birds can metabolize fats directly(Human muscles burn sugars which the liver must first convert from fat). But flying is hard work. After 12 hours of cruising a migrating swan will clock 650 miles and lose more than a kilogram of body weight. Thus the importance of bird sanctuaries. Migrating birds must feed to continue their journies. Moving on to airplanes we learn that the Concorde uses 70 tons of kerosene to cross the ocean carrying 100 passengers. The 747 uses the same amount of fuel but carries 350 people and 30 tons of freight. This book explains why. This book is filled with fascinating facts about flight, but charts, tables and illustrations tie them all together. There are a few equations but they are there to enlighten. The author doesn't overwhelm you with mathematics. This book is a must read.
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Woohooo ! Not bad for an old timer !, 28 Aug 2000
Excellent text for all aero. students, still very relevant information and still referred to by professional engineers. A repectable addition to the book shelf... Excellent book, 28 Jul 2005
This book is an excellent educational book for the aeronautical engineer. Anderson explains all the fundamentals in plain english and all of his derivations are relatively simple to follow. Also with the addition of loads of examples, which i find missing from alot of other books on this topic, it makes the learing alot less gentle. One critism of the book that i would have is that it uses two sets of units, two seperate versions would have been nicer as i found myself skipping over alot of examples as i didn't have the patience to think in imperial units. Overall though an excellent book and well worth buying Excellent Introductory Textbook, 15 Nov 2001
An excellent introductory text to those embarking on an aeronautical related degree or indeed the keen enthuthiast. The book introduces key topics such as aerodynamics, performance, stability and aircraft design. Pitched at a level so as not to swamp the reader in technical detail, the text is excellent as a precursor to more detailed technical textbooks. The book proved invaluable during my own undergraduate career in aeronautical engineering, from the first year right through to final year. terrific book, 08 Mar 1999
I am an aerospace engineer, but also appreciate books which can explain the complex in clear and interesting language. If you want a good introduction into aerodynamics and the history of flight, this is it. Anderson will "trick" you into learning this complex subject because of his talent for explaining and teaching. An exciting book about how things fly, 27 Jun 1999
This a fascinating look at how things fly. Insects, birds and airplanes all obey the same aerodynamic principles. With a few simple equations and copious examples the author explains lift, drag, wing loading, cruising speed and other aerodynamic concepts. His descriptions of how birds fly, how much energy their flight requires and how they meet the challenge is as exciting as any adventure story. We learn that the pectoral muscles of birds can metabolize fats directly(Human muscles burn sugars which the liver must first convert from fat). But flying is hard work. After 12 hours of cruising a migrating swan will clock 650 miles and lose more than a kilogram of body weight. Thus the importance of bird sanctuaries. Migrating birds must feed to continue their journies. Moving on to airplanes we learn that the Concorde uses 70 tons of kerosene to cross the ocean carrying 100 passengers. The 747 uses the same amount of fuel but carries 350 people and 30 tons of freight. This book explains why. This book is filled with fascinating facts about flight, but charts, tables and illustrations tie them all together. There are a few equations but they are there to enlighten. The author doesn't overwhelm you with mathematics. This book is a must read.
engineering at NQ level, 31 Oct 2004
for NQ level of aeronautical engineering it explanes most of the corse i recomend every one who is new to the trade to buy this
All you need to know, 24 Dec 2001
I recommend this book to anyone interested in engineering, science and stuff. Barnard etal have managed to produce one of those rare 'readable text-books' for the layperson. Booksellers should stock this work next to '100 years of aircraft photography' to increase sales. All Barnard needs to do now is write a book on how the governing equations work and he'll have created a new generation of aero-enthuiasts with wind tunnels in their back gardens! Impress your friends by explaining what happens to a wing when it goes supersonic or how Concorde uses vortex-shedding to achieve low-speed flight stability. What's the difference between a ramjet, scramjet, turbo-prop and turbo-fan? Well, Barnard and friends explain it all. Could of done with a chapter on aircraft construction and composite materials to round of the subject nicely. E.g. how do designers stop a long glider wing from experiencing flutter? Hence 4/5.
Great Book, 04 Mar 2000
I've always wanted to find a simple yet complete book on aerodynamics ....now its here 8-) Great read ... a must buy I am studying for a Pilots License so some of the information contained within it is very useful
Damn good show old chap., 12 Feb 2000
Lots of good pictures that are all important to the new aeronautical engineering students. Virtually equation free, it makes it easier to understand the concepts.
Factual, Informative and incredibly helpful., 08 Feb 2000
A well written book on all aspects of aircraft flight, from basic aerodynamics, up to detailed explanations of reynolds numbers, flight coefficients and aircraft design. A must for all future aerospace engineers and aerodynamicists.
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Woohooo ! Not bad for an old timer !, 28 Aug 2000
Excellent text for all aero. students, still very relevant information and still referred to by professional engineers. A repectable addition to the book shelf... Excellent book, 28 Jul 2005
This book is an excellent educational book for the aeronautical engineer. Anderson explains all the fundamentals in plain english and all of his derivations are relatively simple to follow. Also with the addition of loads of examples, which i find missing from alot of other books on this topic, it makes the learing alot less gentle. One critism of the book that i would have is that it uses two sets of units, two seperate versions would have been nicer as i found myself skipping over alot of examples as i didn't have the patience to think in imperial units. Overall though an excellent book and well worth buying Excellent Introductory Textbook, 15 Nov 2001
An excellent introductory text to those embarking on an aeronautical related degree or indeed the keen enthuthiast. The book introduces key topics such as aerodynamics, performance, stability and aircraft design. Pitched at a level so as not to swamp the reader in technical detail, the text is excellent as a precursor to more detailed technical textbooks. The book proved invaluable during my own undergraduate career in aeronautical engineering, from the first year right through to final year. terrific book, 08 Mar 1999
I am an aerospace engineer, but also appreciate books which can explain the complex in clear and interesting language. If you want a good introduction into aerodynamics and the history of flight, this is it. Anderson will "trick" you into learning this complex subject because of his talent for explaining and teaching. An exciting book about how things fly, 27 Jun 1999
This a fascinating look at how things fly. Insects, birds and airplanes all obey the same aerodynamic principles. With a few simple equations and copious examples the author explains lift, drag, wing loading, cruising speed and other aerodynamic concepts. His descriptions of how birds fly, how much energy their flight requires and how they meet the challenge is as exciting as any adventure story. We learn that the pectoral muscles of birds can metabolize fats directly(Human muscles burn sugars which the liver must first convert from fat). But flying is hard work. After 12 hours of cruising a migrating swan will clock 650 miles and lose more than a kilogram of body weight. Thus the importance of bird sanctuaries. Migrating birds must feed to continue their journies. Moving on to airplanes we learn that the Concorde uses 70 tons of kerosene to cross the ocean carrying 100 passengers. The 747 uses the same amount of fuel but carries 350 people and 30 tons of freight. This book explains why. This book is filled with fascinating facts about flight, but charts, tables and illustrations tie them all together. There are a few equations but they are there to enlighten. The author doesn't overwhelm you with mathematics. This book is a must read.
engineering at NQ level, 31 Oct 2004
for NQ level of aeronautical engineering it explanes most of the corse i recomend every one who is new to the trade to buy this
All you need to know, 24 Dec 2001
I recommend this book to anyone interested in engineering, science and stuff. Barnard etal have managed to produce one of those rare 'readable text-books' for the layperson. Booksellers should stock this work next to '100 years of aircraft photography' to increase sales. All Barnard needs to do now is write a book on how the governing equations work and he'll have created a new generation of aero-enthuiasts with wind tunnels in their back gardens! Impress your friends by explaining what happens to a wing when it goes supersonic or how Concorde uses vortex-shedding to achieve low-speed flight stability. What's the difference between a ramjet, scramjet, turbo-prop and turbo-fan? Well, Barnard and friends explain it all. Could of done with a chapter on aircraft construction and composite materials to round of the subject nicely. E.g. how do designers stop a long glider wing from experiencing flutter? Hence 4/5.
Great Book, 04 Mar 2000
I've always wanted to find a simple yet complete book on aerodynamics ....now its here 8-) Great read ... a must buy I am studying for a Pilots License so some of the information contained within it is very useful
Damn good show old chap., 12 Feb 2000
Lots of good pictures that are all important to the new aeronautical engineering students. Virtually equation free, it makes it easier to understand the concepts.
Factual, Informative and incredibly helpful., 08 Feb 2000
A well written book on all aspects of aircraft flight, from basic aerodynamics, up to detailed explanations of reynolds numbers, flight coefficients and aircraft design. A must for all future aerospace engineers and aerodynamicists.
Goldies but oldies, 31 May 1999
It would be fair to mention that the book was first published more than forty years ago, and that the most recent reference still dates back to the mid-fifties..
Excellent reference for those serious about aircraft, 09 Aug 1996
Aeroelasticity is one of those classic aeronautical references that presents material that is found nowhere else.
It is the definitive work on scaling as applied to aircraft structures under aerodynamic loading.
If you are serious about understanding the elastic behavior of an airplane's structure,
you owe it to yourself to get this book and STUDY IT!
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Woohooo ! Not bad for an old timer !, 28 Aug 2000
Excellent text for all aero. students, still very relevant information and still referred to by professional engineers. A repectable addition to the book shelf... Excellent book, 28 Jul 2005
This book is an excellent educational book for the aeronautical engineer. Anderson explains all the fundamentals in plain english and all of his derivations are relatively simple to follow. Also with the addition of loads of examples, which i find missing from alot of other books on this topic, it makes the learing alot less gentle. One critism of the book that i would have is that it uses two sets of units, two seperate versions would have been nicer as i found myself skipping over alot of examples as i didn't have the patience to think in imperial units. Overall though an excellent book and well worth buying Excellent Introductory Textbook, 15 Nov 2001
An excellent introductory text to those embarking on an aeronautical related degree or indeed the keen enthuthiast. The book introduces key topics such as aerodynamics, performance, stability and aircraft design. Pitched at a level so as not to swamp the reader in technical detail, the text is excellent as a precursor to more detailed technical textbooks. The book proved invaluable during my own undergraduate career in aeronautical engineering, from the first year right through to final year. terrific book, 08 Mar 1999
I am an aerospace engineer, but also appreciate books which can explain the complex in clear and interesting language. If you want a good introduction into aerodynamics and the history of flight, this is it. Anderson will "trick" you into learning this complex subject because of his talent for explaining and teaching. An exciting book about how things fly, 27 Jun 1999
This a fascinating look at how things fly. Insects, birds and airplanes all obey the same aerodynamic principles. With a few simple equations and copious examples the author explains lift, drag, wing loading, cruising speed and other aerodynamic concepts. His descriptions of how birds fly, how much energy their flight requires and how they meet the challenge is as exciting as any adventure story. We learn that the pectoral muscles of birds can metabolize fats directly(Human muscles burn sugars which the liver must first convert from fat). But flying is hard work. After 12 hours of cruising a migrating swan will clock 650 miles and lose more than a kilogram of body weight. Thus the importance of bird sanctuaries. Migrating birds must feed to continue their journies. Moving on to airplanes we learn that the Concorde uses 70 tons of kerosene to cross the ocean carrying 100 passengers. The 747 uses the same amount of fuel but carries 350 people and 30 tons of freight. This book explains why. This book is filled with fascinating facts about flight, but charts, tables and illustrations tie them all together. There are a few equations but they are there to enlighten. The author doesn't overwhelm you with mathematics. This book is a must read.
engineering at NQ level, 31 Oct 2004
for NQ level of aeronautical engineering it explanes most of the corse i recomend every one who is new to the trade to buy this
All you need to know, 24 Dec 2001
I recommend this book to anyone interested in engineering, science and stuff. Barnard etal have managed to produce one of those rare 'readable text-books' for the layperson. Booksellers should stock this work next to '100 years of aircraft photography' to increase sales. All Barnard needs to do now is write a book on how the governing equations work and he'll have created a new generation of aero-enthuiasts with wind tunnels in their back gardens! Impress your friends by explaining what happens to a wing when it goes supersonic or how Concorde uses vortex-shedding to achieve low-speed flight stability. What's the difference between a ramjet, scramjet, turbo-prop and turbo-fan? Well, Barnard and friends explain it all. Could of done with a chapter on aircraft construction and composite materials to round of the subject nicely. E.g. how do designers stop a long glider wing from experiencing flutter? Hence 4/5.
Great Book, 04 Mar 2000
I've always wanted to find a simple yet complete book on aerodynamics ....now its here 8-) Great read ... a must buy I am studying for a Pilots License so some of the information contained within it is very useful
Damn good show old chap., 12 Feb 2000
Lots of good pictures that are all important to the new aeronautical engineering students. Virtually equation free, it makes it easier to understand the concepts.
Factual, Informative and incredibly helpful., 08 Feb 2000
A well written book on all aspects of aircraft flight, from basic aerodynamics, up to detailed explanations of reynolds numbers, flight coefficients and aircraft design. A must for all future aerospace engineers and aerodynamicists.
Goldies but oldies, 31 May 1999
It would be fair to mention that the book was first published more than forty years ago, and that the most recent reference still dates back to the mid-fifties..
Excellent reference for those serious about aircraft, 09 Aug 1996
Aeroelasticity is one of those classic aeronautical references that presents material that is found nowhere else.
It is the definitive work on scaling as applied to aircraft structures under aerodynamic loading.
If you are serious about understanding the elastic behavior of an airplane's structure,
you owe it to yourself to get this book and STUDY IT!
Useful for students, 05 Feb 2004
Mr Barnard is indirectly a lecturer of mine at the University of Hertfordshire (old Hatfield Polytechnic). The five star rating is because I read it a year ago and I found it very useful. It's more technical than the average Haynes books and includes many graphs and data from Katz et al., all documented in the ample appendices. An example of the chapters is one that describes the aero effects of radiators and their efficiency. This is not a book necessarily for a hill climb car enthusiast but for the person interested in what exact effect you will get by having a certain rear screen rake on a car, what sort of air mass flow you need for a certain amount of cooling, the effect of A pillars etc. If you are one of the believers in slippery bubble shapes, this book will explain what shapes are really as efficient as we believe. It has data from wind tunnels like Mira, VW, GM etc.
This is a book written by a lecturer with knowledge of all the papers written in the past 30 years or so, it's not a book by a racer. So if you wish to build a racing car, buy this in conjunction with one of the Haynes or other books. If you wish to know more about aerodynamics and do an degree on it, this will get you going.
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Woohooo ! Not bad for an old timer !, 28 Aug 2000
Excellent text for all aero. students, still very relevant information and still referred to by professional engineers. A repectable addition to the book shelf... Excellent book, 28 Jul 2005
This book is an excellent educational book for the aeronautical engineer. Anderson explains all the fundamentals in plain english and all of his derivations are relatively simple to follow. Also with the addition of loads of examples, which i find missing from alot of other books on this topic, it makes the learing alot less gentle. One critism of the book that i would have is that it uses two sets of units, two seperate versions would have been nicer as i found myself skipping over alot of examples as i didn't have the patience to think in imperial units. Overall though an excellent book and well worth buying Excellent Introductory Textbook, 15 Nov 2001
An excellent introductory text to those embarking on an aeronautical related degree or indeed the keen enthuthiast. The book introduces key topics such as aerodynamics, performance, stability and aircraft design. Pitched at a level so as not to swamp the reader in technical detail, the text is excellent as a precursor to more detailed technical textbooks. The book proved invaluable during my own undergraduate career in aeronautical engineering, from the first year right through to final year. terrific book, 08 Mar 1999
I am an aerospace engineer, but also appreciate books which can explain the complex in clear and interesting language. If you want a good introduction into aerodynamics and the history of flight, this is it. Anderson will "trick" you into learning this complex subject because of his talent for explaining and teaching. An exciting book about how things fly, 27 Jun 1999
This a fascinating look at how things fly. Insects, birds and airplanes all obey the same aerodynamic principles. With a few simple equations and copious examples the author explains lift, drag, wing loading, cruising speed and other aerodynamic concepts. His descriptions of how birds fly, how much energy their flight requires and how they meet the challenge is as exciting as any adventure story. We learn that the pectoral muscles of birds can metabolize fats directly(Human muscles burn sugars which the liver must first convert from fat). But flying is hard work. After 12 hours of cruising a migrating swan will clock 650 miles and lose more than a kilogram of body weight. Thus the importance of bird sanctuaries. Migrating birds must feed to continue their journies. Moving on to airplanes we learn that the Concorde uses 70 tons of kerosene to cross the ocean carrying 100 passengers. The 747 uses the same amount of fuel but carries 350 people and 30 tons of freight. This book explains why. This book is filled with fascinating facts about flight, but charts, tables and illustrations tie them all together. There are a few equations but they are there to enlighten. The author doesn't overwhelm you with mathematics. This book is a must read.
engineering at NQ level, 31 Oct 2004
for NQ level of aeronautical engineering it explanes most of the corse i recomend every one who is new to the trade to buy this
All you need to know, 24 Dec 2001
I recommend this book to anyone interested in engineering, science and stuff. Barnard etal have managed to produce one of those rare 'readable text-books' for the layperson. Booksellers should stock this work next to '100 years of aircraft photography' to increase sales. All Barnard needs to do now is write a book on how the governing equations work and he'll have created a new generation of aero-enthuiasts with wind tunnels in their back gardens! Impress your friends by explaining what happens to a wing when it goes supersonic or how Concorde uses vortex-shedding to achieve low-speed flight stability. What's the difference between a ramjet, scramjet, turbo-prop and turbo-fan? Well, Barnard and friends explain it all. Could of done with a chapter on aircraft construction and composite materials to round of the subject nicely. E.g. how do designers stop a long glider wing from experiencing flutter? Hence 4/5.
Great Book, 04 Mar 2000
I've always wanted to find a simple yet complete book on aerodynamics ....now its here 8-) Great read ... a must buy I am studying for a Pilots License so some of the information contained within it is very useful
Damn good show old chap., 12 Feb 2000
Lots of good pictures that are all important to the new aeronautical engineering students. Virtually equation free, it makes it easier to understand the concepts.
Factual, Informative and incredibly helpful., 08 Feb 2000
A well written book on all aspects of aircraft flight, from basic aerodynamics, up to detailed explanations of reynolds numbers, flight coefficients and aircraft design. A must for all future aerospace engineers and aerodynamicists.
Goldies but oldies, 31 May 1999
It would be fair to mention that the book was first published more than forty years ago, and that the most recent reference still dates back to the mid-fifties..
Excellent reference for those serious about aircraft, 09 Aug 1996
Aeroelasticity is one of those classic aeronautical references that presents material that is found nowhere else.
It is the definitive work on scaling as applied to aircraft structures under aerodynamic loading.
If you are serious about understanding the elastic behavior of an airplane's structure,
you owe it to yourself to get this book and STUDY IT!
Useful for students, 05 Feb 2004
Mr Barnard is indirectly a lecturer of mine at the University of Hertfordshire (old Hatfield Polytechnic). The five star rating is because I read it a year ago and I found it very useful. It's more technical than the average Haynes books and includes many graphs and data from Katz et al., all documented in the ample appendices. An example of the chapters is one that describes the aero effects of radiators and their efficiency. This is not a book necessarily for a hill climb car enthusiast but for the person interested in what exact effect you will get by having a certain rear screen rake on a car, what sort of air mass flow you need for a certain amount of cooling, the effect of A pillars etc. If you are one of the believers in slippery bubble shapes, this book will explain what shapes are really as efficient as we believe. It has data from wind tunnels like Mira, VW, GM etc.
This is a book written by a lecturer with knowledge of all the papers written in the past 30 years or so, it's not a book by a racer. So if you wish to build a racing car, buy this in conjunction with one of the Haynes or other books. If you wish to know more about aerodynamics and do an degree on it, this will get you going.
A good textbook for intermediate/advanced courses in Aero, 12 Mar 2001
This text features discussions of the governing laws of aerodynamics, from low speed applications through hypersonic designs. Therefore, it will be of a particular interest to anybody interested in potential flow solutions for compressible and incompressible flows over airfoils, wings and bodies, as well as application of boundary layer theory to airfoils and wings. The book has been divided into 14 chapters which cover material presented in intermediate and advanced aerodynamics courses of undergraduate and graduate level. Chapters 1 thorough 4 and Chapter 8 present material that forms the basic foundation for aerodynamic applications. For the reader who has already had a course in fluid dynamics or aeronautics, the first five chapters provide a comprehensive review as well as introduction to the nomenclature and the style of the text. The remaining chapters contain material of special interest to the aerodynamicist. The general approach in this book is to present a background discussion of each new topic followed by a presentation of the theory. The presentations for each major topic begin with a derivation of the fundamental equations, followed by applications of these equations to a problem of interest. The assumptions incorporated into the development of the theories and the equations are carefully noted. Each chapter contains example problems, but they are worked for relatively simple flow fields. The problems given at the end of each chapter are designed to complement the material presented within the chapter and to develop the student's understanding of some of the more important aerodynamic phenomena. The text also contains a fair number of illustrations in the forms of tables, charts and drawings. However, the number of photographs is relatively low, and some of them are not quite clear. The list of referenced works is concise and detailed.
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Woohooo ! Not bad for an old timer !, 28 Aug 2000
Excellent text for all aero. students, still very relevant information and still referred to by professional engineers. A repectable addition to the book shelf... Excellent book, 28 Jul 2005
This book is an excellent educational book for the aeronautical engineer. Anderson explains all the fundamentals in plain english and all of his derivations are relatively simple to follow. Also with the addition of loads of examples, which i find missing from alot of other books on this topic, it makes the learing alot less gentle. One critism of the book that i would have is that it uses two sets of units, two seperate versions would have been nicer as i found myself skipping over alot of examples as i didn't have the patience to think in imperial units. Overall though an excellent book and well worth buying Excellent Introductory Textbook, 15 Nov 2001
An excellent introductory text to those embarking on an aeronautical related degree or indeed the keen enthuthiast. The book introduces key topics such as aerodynamics, performance, stability and aircraft design. Pitched at a level so as not to swamp the reader in technical detail, the text is excellent as a precursor to more detailed technical textbooks. The book proved invaluable during my own undergraduate career in aeronautical engineering, from the first year right through to final year. terrific book, 08 Mar 1999
I am an aerospace engineer, but also appreciate books which can explain the complex in clear and interesting language. If you want a good introduction into aerodynamics and the history of flight, this is it. Anderson will "trick" you into learning this complex subject because of his talent for explaining and teaching. An exciting book about how things fly, 27 Jun 1999
This a fascinating look at how things fly. Insects, birds and airplanes all obey the same aerodynamic principles. With a few simple equations and copious examples the author explains lift, drag, wing loading, cruising speed and other aerodynamic concepts. His descriptions of how birds fly, how much energy their flight requires and how they meet the challenge is as exciting as any adventure story. We learn that the pectoral muscles of birds can metabolize fats directly(Human muscles burn sugars which the liver must first convert from fat). But flying is hard work. After 12 hours of cruising a migrating swan will clock 650 miles and lose more than a kilogram of body weight. Thus the importance of bird sanctuaries. Migrating birds must feed to continue their journies. Moving on to airplanes we learn that the Concorde uses 70 tons of kerosene to cross the ocean carrying 100 passengers. The 747 uses the same amount of fuel but carries 350 people and 30 tons of freight. This book explains why. This book is filled with fascinating facts about flight, but charts, tables and illustrations tie them all together. There are a few equations but they are there to enlighten. The author doesn't overwhelm you with mathematics. This book is a must read.
engineering at NQ level, 31 Oct 2004
for NQ level of aeronautical engineering it explanes most of the corse i recomend every one who is new to the trade to buy this
All you need to know, 24 Dec 2001
I recommend this book to anyone interested in engineering, science and stuff. Barnard etal have managed to produce one of those rare 'readable text-books' for the layperson. Booksellers should stock this work next to '100 years of aircraft photography' to increase sales. All Barnard needs to do now is write a book on how the governing equations work and he'll have created a new generation of aero-enthuiasts with wind tunnels in their back gardens! Impress your friends by explaining what happens to a wing when it goes supersonic or how Concorde uses vortex-shedding to achieve low-speed flight stability. What's the difference between a ramjet, scramjet, turbo-prop and turbo-fan? Well, Barnard and friends explain it all. Could of done with a chapter on aircraft construction and composite materials to round of the subject nicely. E.g. how do designers stop a long glider wing from experiencing flutter? Hence 4/5.
Great Book, 04 Mar 2000
I've always wanted to find a simple yet complete book on aerodynamics ....now its here 8-) Great read ... a must buy I am studying for a Pilots License so some of the information contained within it is very useful
Damn good show old chap., 12 Feb 2000
Lots of good pictures that are all important to the new aeronautical engineering students. Virtually equation free, it makes it easier to understand the concepts.
Factual, Informative and incredibly helpful., 08 Feb 2000
A well written book on all aspects of aircraft flight, from basic aerodynamics, up to detailed explanations of reynolds numbers, flight coefficients and aircraft design. A must for all future aerospace engineers and aerodynamicists.
Goldies but oldies, 31 May 1999
It would be fair to mention that the book was first published more than forty years ago, and that the most recent reference still dates back to the mid-fifties..
Excellent reference for those serious about aircraft, 09 Aug 1996
Aeroelasticity is one of those classic aeronautical references that presents material that is found nowhere else.
It is the definitive work on scaling as applied to aircraft structures under aerodynamic loading.
If you are serious about understanding the elastic behavior of an airplane's structure,
you owe it to yourself to get this book and STUDY IT!
Useful for students, 05 Feb 2004
Mr Barnard is indirectly a lecturer of mine at the University of Hertfordshire (old Hatfield Polytechnic). The five star rating is because I read it a year ago and I found it very useful. It's more technical than the average Haynes books and includes many graphs and data from Katz et al., all documented in the ample appendices. An example of the chapters is one that describes the aero effects of radiators and their efficiency. This is not a book necessarily for a hill climb car enthusiast but for the person interested in what exact effect you will get by having a certain rear screen rake on a car, what sort of air mass flow you need for a certain amount of cooling, the effect of A pillars etc. If you are one of the believers in slippery bubble shapes, this book will explain what shapes are really as efficient as we believe. It has data from wind tunnels like Mira, VW, GM etc.
This is a book written by a lecturer with knowledge of all the papers written in the past 30 years or so, it's not a book by a racer. So if you wish to build a racing car, buy this in conjunction with one of the Haynes or other books. If you wish to know more about aerodynamics and do an degree on it, this will get you going.
A good textbook for intermediate/advanced courses in Aero, 12 Mar 2001
This text features discussions of the governing laws of aerodynamics, from low speed applications through hypersonic designs. Therefore, it will be of a particular interest to anybody interested in potential flow solutions for compressible and incompressible flows over airfoils, wings and bodies, as well as application of boundary layer theory to airfoils and wings. The book has been divided into 14 chapters which cover material presented in intermediate and advanced aerodynamics courses of undergraduate and graduate level. Chapters 1 thorough 4 and Chapter 8 present material that forms the basic foundation for aerodynamic applications. For the reader who has already had a course in fluid dynamics or aeronautics, the first five chapters provide a comprehensive review as well as introduction to the nomenclature and the style of the text. The remaining chapters contain material of special interest to the aerodynamicist. The general approach in this book is to present a background discussion of each new topic followed by a presentation of the theory. The presentations for each major topic begin with a derivation of the fundamental equations, followed by applications of these equations to a problem of interest. The assumptions incorporated into the development of the theories and the equations are carefully noted. Each chapter contains example problems, but they are worked for relatively simple flow fields. The problems given at the end of each chapter are designed to complement the material presented within the chapter and to develop the student's understanding of some of the more important aerodynamic phenomena. The text also contains a fair number of illustrations in the forms of tables, charts and drawings. However, the number of photographs is relatively low, and some of them are not quite clear. The list of referenced works is concise and detailed.
Poor value for Money, 09 Nov 2001
Aircraft performance can be a relatively complex issue. This book takes the starting point (the simplist forms of performance) which is OK but then it over complicates the subject. It represents poor value for money. If you want aircraft performance reference material then stick to McCormick or Perkins and Hage and get the same results in terms of performance equations and more to boot.
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Customer Reviews
Woohooo ! Not bad for an old timer !, 28 Aug 2000
Excellent text for all aero. students, still very relevant information and still referred to by professional engineers. A repectable addition to the book shelf... Excellent book, 28 Jul 2005
This book is an excellent educational book for the aeronautical engineer. Anderson explains all the fundamentals in plain english and all of his derivations are relatively simple to follow. Also with the addition of loads of examples, which i find missing from alot of other books on this topic, it makes the learing alot less gentle. One critism of the book that i would have is that it uses two sets of units, two seperate versions would have been nicer as i found myself skipping over alot of examples as i didn't have the patience to think in imperial units. Overall though an excellent book and well worth buying Excellent Introductory Textbook, 15 Nov 2001
An excellent introductory text to those embarking on an aeronautical related degree or indeed the keen enthuthiast. The book introduces key topics such as aerodynamics, performance, stability and aircraft design. Pitched at a level so as not to swamp the reader in technical detail, the text is excellent as a precursor to more detailed technical textbooks. The book proved invaluable during my own undergraduate career in aeronautical engineering, from the first year right through to final year. terrific book, 08 Mar 1999
I am an aerospace engineer, but also appreciate books which can explain the complex in clear and interesting language. If you want a good introduction into aerodynamics and the history of flight, this is it. Anderson will "trick" you into learning this complex subject because of his talent for explaining and teaching. An exciting book about how things fly, 27 Jun 1999
This a fascinating look at how things fly. Insects, birds and airplanes all obey the same aerodynamic principles. With a few simple equations and copious examples the author explains lift, drag, wing loading, cruising speed and other aerodynamic concepts. His descriptions of how birds fly, how much energy their flight requires and how they meet the challenge is as exciting as any adventure story. We learn that the pectoral muscles of birds can metabolize fats directly(Human muscles burn sugars which the liver must first convert from fat). But flying is hard work. After 12 hours of cruising a migrating swan will clock 650 miles and lose more than a kilogram of body weight. Thus the importance of bird sanctuaries. Migrating birds must feed to continue their journies. Moving on to airplanes we learn that the Concorde uses 70 tons of kerosene to cross the ocean carrying 100 passengers. The 747 uses the same amount of fuel but carries 350 people and 30 tons of freight. This book explains why. This book is filled with fascinating facts about flight, but charts, tables and illustrations tie them all together. There are a few equations but they are there to enlighten. The author doesn't overwhelm you with mathematics. This book is a must read.
engineering at NQ level, 31 Oct 2004
for NQ level of aeronautical engineering it explanes most of the corse i recomend every one who is new to the trade to buy this
All you need to know, 24 Dec 2001
I recommend this book to anyone interested in engineering, science and stuff. Barnard etal have managed to produce one of those rare 'readable text-books' for the layperson. Booksellers should stock this work next to '100 years of aircraft photography' to increase sales. All Barnard needs to do now is write a book on how the governing equations work and he'll have created a new generation of aero-enthuiasts with wind tunnels in their back gardens! Impress your friends by explaining what happens to a wing when it goes supersonic or how Concorde uses vortex-shedding to achieve low-speed flight stability. What's the difference between a ramjet, scramjet, turbo-prop and turbo-fan? Well, Barnard and friends explain it all. Could of done with a chapter on aircraft construction and composite materials to round of the subject nicely. E.g. how do designers stop a long glider wing from experiencing flutter? Hence 4/5.
Great Book, 04 Mar 2000
I've always wanted to find a simple yet complete book on aerodynamics ....now its here 8-) Great read ... a must buy I am studying for a Pilots License so some of the information contained within it is very useful
Damn good show old chap., 12 Feb 2000
Lots of good pictures that are all important to the new aeronautical engineering students. Virtually equation free, it makes it easier to understand the concepts.
Factual, Informative and incredibly helpful., 08 Feb 2000
A well written book on all aspects of aircraft flight, from basic aerodynamics, up to detailed explanations of reynolds numbers, flight coefficients and aircraft design. A must for all future aerospace engineers and aerodynamicists.
Goldies but oldies, 31 May 1999
It would be fair to mention that the book was first published more than forty years ago, and that the most recent reference still dates back to the mid-fifties..
Excellent reference for those serious about aircraft, 09 Aug 1996
Aeroelasticity is one of those classic aeronautical references that presents material that is found nowhere else.
It is the definitive work on scaling as applied to aircraft structures under aerodynamic loading.
If you are serious about understanding the elastic behavior of an airplane's structure,
you owe it to yourself to get this book and STUDY IT!
Useful for students, 05 Feb 2004
Mr Barnard is indirectly a lecturer of mine at the University of Hertfordshire (old Hatfield Polytechnic). The five star rating is because I read it a year ago and I found it very useful. It's more technical than the average Haynes books and includes many graphs and data from Katz et al., all documented in the ample appendices. An example of the chapters is one that describes the aero effects of radiators and their efficiency. This is not a book necessarily for a hill climb car enthusiast but for the person interested in what exact effect you will get by having a certain rear screen rake on a car, what sort of air mass flow you need for a certain amount of cooling, the effect of A pillars etc. If you are one of the believers in slippery bubble shapes, this book will explain what shapes are really as efficient as we believe. It has data from wind tunnels like Mira, VW, GM etc.
This is a book written by a lecturer with knowledge of all the papers written in the past 30 years or so, it's not a book by a racer. So if you wish to build a racing car, buy this in conjunction with one of the Haynes or other books. If you wish to know more about aerodynamics and do an degree on it, this will get you going.
A good textbook for intermediate/advanced courses in Aero, 12 Mar 2001
This text features discussions of the governing laws of aerodynamics, from low speed applications through hypersonic designs. Therefore, it will be of a particular interest to anybody interested in potential flow solutions for compressible and incompressible flows over airfoils, wings and bodies, as well as application of boundary layer theory to airfoils and wings. The book has been divided into 14 chapters which cover material presented in intermediate and advanced aerodynamics courses of undergraduate and graduate level. Chapters 1 thorough 4 and Chapter 8 present material that forms the basic foundation for aerodynamic applications. For the reader who has already had a course in fluid dynamics or aeronautics, the first five chapters provide a comprehensive review as well as introduction to the nomenclature and the style of the text. The remaining chapters contain material of special interest to the aerodynamicist. The general approach in this book is to present a background discussion of each new topic followed by a presentation of the theory. The presentations for each major topic begin with a derivation of the fundamental equations, followed by applications of these equations to a problem of interest. The assumptions incorporated into the development of the theories and the equations are carefully noted. Each chapter contains example problems, but they are worked for relatively simple flow fields. The problems given at the end of each chapter are designed to complement the material presented within the chapter and to develop the student's understanding of some of the more important aerodynamic phenomena. The text also contains a fair number of illustrations in the forms of tables, charts and drawings. However, the number of photographs is relatively low, and some of them are not quite clear. The list of referenced works is concise and detailed.
Poor value for Money, 09 Nov 2001
Aircraft performance can be a relatively complex issue. This book takes the starting point (the simplist forms of performance) which is OK but then it over complicates the subject. It represents poor value for money. If you want aircraft performance reference material then stick to McCormick or Perkins and Hage and get the same results in terms of performance equations and more to boot.
The standard reference, 14 Apr 2008
Absolutely essential reading for the real theory of rocket propulsion, both for generating thrust by the engine, then for successfully applying this thrust to the vehicle airframe in a controlled manner.
Sadly a bit light on hydrogen peroxide / kerosene propellants, which is a disappointment for the Brits.
classic must-have, 22 Aug 2007
Everybody remotely associated with propulsion of rockets (even aircraft) knows Sutton, and the latest edition is as good as ever. This is one of those books that is worth their price, I would recommend it to any student of thermo-mechanics who wants to see applications of theory to real life. Very few people will arguably apply this to real large rockets but in my opinion it is useful and a must have to any aeronautical engineer. I surely treasure my copy.
A Must-Have Textbook for every Aerospace Engineer, 26 Mar 2004
This is the single best book on rocket propulsion systems, covering both liquid and solid rocket engines, hybrid rocket systems, and a dedicated chapter on electric propulsion. The authors include excellent illustrations and graphs to enhance the text, and practical examples which help the reader to grasp the theory. After loaning a copy of this book for over two years from my library, i finally bought it! Definitely recommended to all engineers and scientists who want to expand into the area of rocket propulsion.
The "Book of Books" about the science of rocketry, 01 Dec 1998
For more than 30 years this superb book has been the basic text for tens of thousands of rocket scientists, astronauts, engineers, and amateur scientists alike. It is universally recognized as the "Bible" of rocket propulsion theory and practice, and remains the fundamental and basic text for everyone seriously engaged in this complex field of research and development. Sutton's book should be the very first purchased for anyone who wants to learn and understand the ins and outs of both solid and liquid-fuel rocket propulsion. No other book even comes close.
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Customer Reviews
Woohooo ! Not bad for an old timer !, 28 Aug 2000
Excellent text for all aero. students, still very relevant information and still referred to by professional engineers. A repectable addition to the book shelf... Excellent book, 28 Jul 2005
This book is an excellent educational book for the aeronautical engineer. Anderson explains all the fundamentals in plain english and all of his derivations are relatively simple to follow. Also with the addition of loads of examples, which i find missing from alot of other books on this topic, it makes the learing alot less gentle. One critism of the book that i would have is that it uses two sets of units, two seperate versions would have been nicer as i found myself skipping over alot of examples as i didn't have the patience to think in imperial units. Overall though an excellent book and well worth buying Excellent Introductory Textbook, 15 Nov 2001
An excellent introductory text to those embarking on an aeronautical related degree or indeed the keen enthuthiast. The book introduces key topics such as aerodynamics, performance, stability and aircraft design. Pitched at a level so as not to swamp the reader in technical detail, the text is excellent as a precursor to more detailed technical textbooks. The book proved invaluable during my own undergraduate career in aeronautical engineering, from the first year right through to final year. terrific book, 08 Mar 1999
I am an aerospace engineer, but also appreciate books which can explain the complex in clear and interesting language. If you want a good introduction into aerodynamics and the history of flight, this is it. Anderson will "trick" you into learning this complex subject because of his talent for explaining and teaching. An exciting book about how things fly, 27 Jun 1999
This a fascinating look at how things fly. Insects, birds and airplanes all obey the same aerodynamic principles. With a few simple equations and copious examples the author explains lift, drag, wing loading, cruising speed and other aerodynamic concepts. His descriptions of how birds fly, how much energy their flight requires and how they meet the challenge is as exciting as any adventure story. We learn that the pectoral muscles of birds can metabolize fats directly(Human muscles burn sugars which the liver must first convert from fat). But flying is hard work. After 12 hours of cruising a migrating swan will clock 650 miles and lose more than a kilogram of body weight. Thus the importance of bird sanctuaries. Migrating birds must feed to continue their journies. Moving on to airplanes we learn that the Concorde uses 70 tons of kerosene to cross the ocean carrying 100 passengers. The 747 uses the same amount of fuel but carries 350 people and 30 tons of freight. This book explains why. This book is filled with fascinating facts about flight, but charts, tables and illustrations tie them all together. There are a few equations but they are there to enlighten. The author doesn't overwhelm you with mathematics. This book is a must read.
engineering at NQ level, 31 Oct 2004
for NQ level of aeronautical engineering it explanes most of the corse i recomend every one who is new to the trade to buy this
All you need to know, 24 Dec 2001
I recommend this book to anyone interested in engineering, science and stuff. Barnard etal have managed to produce one of those rare 'readable text-books' for the layperson. Booksellers should stock this work next to '100 years of aircraft photography' to increase sales. All Barnard needs to do now is write a book on how the governing equations work and he'll have created a new generation of aero-enthuiasts with wind tunnels in their back gardens! Impress your friends by explaining what happens to a wing when it goes supersonic or how Concorde uses vortex-shedding to achieve low-speed flight stability. What's the difference between a ramjet, scramjet, turbo-prop and turbo-fan? Well, Barnard and friends explain it all. Could of done with a chapter on aircraft construction and composite materials to round of the subject nicely. E.g. how do designers stop a long glider wing from experiencing flutter? Hence 4/5.
Great Book, 04 Mar 2000
I've always wanted to find a simple yet complete book on aerodynamics ....now its here 8-) Great read ... a must buy I am studying for a Pilots License so some of the information contained within it is very useful
Damn good show old chap., 12 Feb 2000
Lots of good pictures that are all important to the new aeronautical engineering students. Virtually equation free, it makes it easier to understand the concepts.
Factual, Informative and incredibly helpful., 08 Feb 2000
A well written book on all aspects of aircraft flight, from basic aerodynamics, up to detailed explanations of reynolds numbers, flight coefficients and aircraft design. A must for all future aerospace engineers and aerodynamicists.
Goldies but oldies, 31 May 1999
It would be fair to mention that the book was first published more than forty years ago, and that the most recent reference still dates back to the mid-fifties..
Excellent reference for those serious about aircraft, 09 Aug 1996
Aeroelasticity is one of those classic aeronautical references that presents material that is found nowhere else.
It is the definitive work on scaling as applied to aircraft structures under aerodynamic loading.
If you are serious about understanding the elastic behavior of an airplane's structure,
you owe it to yourself to get this book and STUDY IT!
Useful for students, 05 Feb 2004
Mr Barnard is indirectly a lecturer of mine at the University of Hertfordshire (old Hatfield Polytechnic). The five star rating is because I read it a year ago and I found it very useful. It's more technical than the average Haynes books and includes many graphs and data from Katz et al., all documented in the ample appendices. An example of the chapters is one that describes the aero effects of radiators and their efficiency. This is not a book necessarily for a hill climb car enthusiast but for the person interested in what exact effect you will get by having a certain rear screen rake on a car, what sort of air mass flow you need for a certain amount of cooling, the effect of A pillars etc. If you are one of the believers in slippery bubble shapes, this book will explain what shapes are really as efficient as we believe. It has data from wind tunnels like Mira, VW, GM etc.
This is a book written by a lecturer with knowledge of all the papers written in the past 30 years or so, it's not a book by a racer. So if you wish to build a racing car, buy this in conjunction with one of the Haynes or other books. If you wish to know more about aerodynamics and do an degree on it, this will get you going.
A good textbook for intermediate/advanced courses in Aero, 12 Mar 2001
This text features discussions of the governing laws of aerodynamics, from low speed applications through hypersonic designs. Therefore, it will be of a particular interest to anybody interested in potential flow solutions for compressible and incompressible flows over airfoils, wings and bodies, as well as application of boundary layer theory to airfoils and wings. The book has been divided into 14 chapters which cover material presented in intermediate and advanced aerodynamics courses of undergraduate and graduate level. Chapters 1 thorough 4 and Chapter 8 present material that forms the basic foundation for aerodynamic applications. For the reader who has already had a course in fluid dynamics or aeronautics, the first five chapters provide a comprehensive review as well as introduction to the nomenclature and the style of the text. The remaining chapters contain material of special interest to the aerodynamicist. The general approach in this book is to present a background discussion of each new topic followed by a presentation of the theory. The presentations for each major topic begin with a derivation of the fundamental equations, followed by applications of these equations to a problem of interest. The assumptions incorporated into the development of the theories and the equations are carefully noted. Each chapter contains example problems, but they are worked for relatively simple flow fields. The problems given at the end of each chapter are designed to complement the material presented within the chapter and to develop the student's understanding of some of the more important aerodynamic phenomena. The text also contains a fair number of illustrations in the forms of tables, charts and drawings. However, the number of photographs is relatively low, and some of them are not quite clear. The list of referenced works is concise and detailed.
Poor value for Money, 09 Nov 2001
Aircraft performance can be a relatively complex issue. This book takes the starting point (the simplist forms of performance) which is OK but then it over complicates the subject. It represents poor value for money. If you want aircraft performance reference material then stick to McCormick or Perkins and Hage and get the same results in terms of performance equations and more to boot.
The standard reference, 14 Apr 2008
Absolutely essential reading for the real theory of rocket propulsion, both for generating thrust by the engine, then for successfully applying this thrust to the vehicle airframe in a controlled manner.
Sadly a bit light on hydrogen peroxide / kerosene propellants, which is a disappointment for the Brits.
classic must-have, 22 Aug 2007
Everybody remotely associated with propulsion of rockets (even aircraft) knows Sutton, and the latest edition is as good as ever. This is one of those books that is worth their price, I would recommend it to any student of thermo-mechanics who wants to see applications of theory to real life. Very few people will arguably apply this to real large rockets but in my opinion it is useful and a must have to any aeronautical engineer. I surely treasure my copy.
A Must-Have Textbook for every Aerospace Engineer, 26 Mar 2004
This is the single best book on rocket propulsion systems, covering both liquid and solid rocket engines, hybrid rocket systems, and a dedicated chapter on electric propulsion. The authors include excellent illustrations and graphs to enhance the text, and practical examples which help the reader to grasp the theory. After loaning a copy of this book for over two years from my library, i finally bought it! Definitely recommended to all engineers and scientists who want to expand into the area of rocket propulsion.
The "Book of Books" about the science of rocketry, 01 Dec 1998
For more than 30 years this superb book has been the basic text for tens of thousands of rocket scientists, astronauts, engineers, and amateur scientists alike. It is universally recognized as the "Bible" of rocket propulsion theory and practice, and remains the fundamental and basic text for everyone seriously engaged in this complex field of research and development. Sutton's book should be the very first purchased for anyone who wants to learn and understand the ins and outs of both solid and liquid-fuel rocket propulsion. No other book even comes close.
A great book on aerodynamics history, 11 May 2001
It is not easy to find a historic book on aerodynamics. I've purchased this book with a great enthusiasm. Great book!!! It confirm all my enthusiasm....
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Customer Reviews
Woohooo ! Not bad for an old timer !, 28 Aug 2000
Excellent text for all aero. students, still very relevant information and still referred to by professional engineers. A repectable addition to the book shelf...
Excellent book, 28 Jul 2005
This book is an excellent educational book for the aeronautical engineer. Anderson explains all the fundamentals in plain english and all of his derivations are relatively simple to follow. Also with the addition of loads of examples, which i find missing from alot of other books on this topic, it makes the learing alot less gentle. One critism of the book that i would have is that it uses two sets of units, two seperate versions would have been nicer as i found myself skipping over alot of examples as i didn't have the patience to think in imperial units. Overall though an excellent book and well worth buying
Excellent Introductory Textbook, 15 Nov 2001
An excellent introductory text to those embarking on an aeronautical related degree or indeed the keen enthuthiast. The book introduces key topics such as aerodynamics, performance, stability and aircraft design. Pitched at a level so as not to swamp the reader in technical detail, the text is excellent as a precursor to | | |