Fundamentals of flight

by Richard S. Shevell

A comprehensive introduction to aeronautics for both majors and non-majors, covering the basics of fluid mechanics (for aeronautics), the production of lift and drag, and the effects of viscosity and compressibility, among other topics. Frequently introduces applied aerodynamic methods and explains design integration in many chapters. Provides thorough coverage of the theory of circulation. For a sophomore/junior/senior course in aeronautics. (vs. Anderson)

Genres: Aviation, Engineering

405 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1983

Reviews

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[Sachin]

Fundamentals of Flight by Richard S. Shevell
Fundamentals of Flight
by Richard S. Shevell

[Bob]

To get some practical examples of math applications, for use in my algebra class at a community college, I checked this book out from the library. It is well written and comprehensive; includes solid theory with practical applications.

Some of the chapter sections include things like:
The nature of the Reynolds Number
Importance of the Aspect Ratio
The Area rule
Effect of the Reynolds Number

... All of these show how to apply the theory. E.g., under Effect of the Reynolds Number, pp 248 - 250, data is included for the DC-3, DC-4, DC-6, DC-7, DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10. With a C-141 thrown in, as well. For a concept as difficult to master as the Reynolds Number, it helps immensely to see how to frame it in important applications.

Anyway, for my classes, I gained some of the following:
> Do exponential functions actually mean anything?
Graph on pg 44, also pg 108
> Why do I need math for ANYTHING?
Graph on pg 122.
> Why are parabolas (hence, quadratic equations and the quadratic formula) so important?
Graph on pg 277, also pg 323