Airplane Performance, Stability and Control
1. Edition January 1966
504 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-0-471-68046-8
John Wiley & Sons
First written in 1949, this is a classic text in aeronautical engineering. It covers airplane performance in reciprocating engine craft, propeller performance, as well as aircraft stability and control. This is an excellent book for the professional and the serious amateur aircraft maker. It is written in a straightforward and easy to understand manner. To get the most out of this book, readers should have an understanding of differential calculus.
Part 1 Airplane Performance
Chapter 1 Introduction 3
Chapter 2 Drag Estimation 14
Chapter 3 Propulsion 116
Chapter 4 Airplane Performance 155
Part 2 Airplane Stability and Control
Chapter 5 Static Longitudinal Stability and Control Stick-Fixed 213
Chapter 6 Static Longitudinal Stability and Control Stick-Free 267
Chapter 7 Maneuvering Flight 298
Chapter 8 Directional Stability and Control 315
Chapter 9 Dihedral Effect and Lateral Control 341
Chapter 10 Longitudinal Dynamics 374
Chapter 11 Lateral Dynamics 419
Appendix 475
Index 485
Chapter 1 Introduction 3
Chapter 2 Drag Estimation 14
Chapter 3 Propulsion 116
Chapter 4 Airplane Performance 155
Part 2 Airplane Stability and Control
Chapter 5 Static Longitudinal Stability and Control Stick-Fixed 213
Chapter 6 Static Longitudinal Stability and Control Stick-Free 267
Chapter 7 Maneuvering Flight 298
Chapter 8 Directional Stability and Control 315
Chapter 9 Dihedral Effect and Lateral Control 341
Chapter 10 Longitudinal Dynamics 374
Chapter 11 Lateral Dynamics 419
Appendix 475
Index 485
Courtland D. Perkins and Robert E. Hage are the authors of Airplane Performance, Stability and Control, published by Wiley.
