Publisher's Synopsis
LAUNCH YOUR EXPERTISE INTO ORBIT
Are you an aerospace student cramming for finals, a practicing engineer refreshing the fundamentals, or a flight-test enthusiast hungry for deeper insight? This powerhouse reference catapults every core aerodynamic and flight-mechanics equation to the front lines of design and analysis-then shows you exactly how to wield them for real-world results.
WHAT'S INSIDE
44 Stand-Alone Chapters covering every must-know topic:
- Standard atmosphere modeling- Continuity, momentum, and energy equations
- Laminar & turbulent boundary layers
- Compressible flow, shock waves, expansion fans, nozzle design
- Potential flow, thin-airfoil, and lifting-line theories
- Finite-wing aerodynamics and induced drag
- High-lift devices and complete drag polars
- Static & dynamic stability derivatives, phugoid and Dutch roll modes
- Performance essentials-range, endurance, climb, turning flight, V-n diagrams, takeoff, landing, specific excess power
500+ Practice Problems-each chapter ends with targeted exercises that cement theory into calculation skills.
Exam-Ready, Industry-Tough-ideal prep for FE, PE, graduate qualifying, and on-the-job design reviews.
Precision Language, Zero Fluff-optimized for rapid search and just-in-time reference.
Whether your mission is to ace your next exam, optimize a wing planform, or simply speak the language of high-speed flight with confidence, this guide will get you there at Mach speed. Claim your copy and take command of the sky today!
