Download or read book Aerodynamics, Aeronautics, and Flight Mechanics written by Barnes W. MacCormick and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for introductory courses in aerodynamics, aeronautics and flight mechanics, this text examines the aerodynamics, propulsion, performance, stability and control of an aircraft. Major topics include lift, drag, compressible flow, design information, propellers, piston engines, turbojets, statics, dynamics, automatic stability and control. Two new chapters have been added to this edition on helicopters, V/STOL aircraft, and automatic control.