Aerodynamics Book

[PIEDMONT]

Does anyone know of a good, easy to read book on aerodynamics?

Thanks to all in advance!!!!

 

[Andrew415]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/076110478X/ref=sib_rdr_dp/102-3744005-8010517?%5Fencoding=UTF8&no=283155&me=ATVPDKIKX0DER&st=books

 

[Screaming_Emu]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0830639012/103-3853718-7459032

This is the textbook for my Aerodynamics class that I'm taking. Its actually pretty easy to figure out and lots of pictures.

 

[ananoman]

The two that I have used are 'The Illustrated Guide to Aerodynamics' by H.C. "Skip" Smith and 'Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators'. Both are good. The Illustrated Guide is easier to read, but Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators is the 'standard' reference and you should get this book no matter which other books on the subject you decide to use. It is very detailed and will answer most questions, even the ones you haven't yet thought to ask.

 

[bigbadboblittle]

The book that Screaming Emu suggested is a good one to begin with. It is well-written and easy to understand. Freshman aerospace engineering students at my school are required to buy it. I've got references to some more advanced aerodynamics books too if you want, just let me know. btw, Emu, what kind of aerodynamics class are you taking? Is it for your major, or...? Just curious. Take care all.

 

[Acadia]

I agree with what is above....The Illustrated Guide To Aerodynamics by Skip Smith is an excellent book.

 

[chris]

"Flight Theory For Pilots" by Charles Edward Dole is amazing. I am reading it now- very easy to understand (assuming you have a basic physics/math background... ie) highschool).

I also read "The Advanced Pilots Flight Manual" by Kershner, "Stick and Rudder," and "See How It Flies" (it is an online book).

All the above books are good, and I would recommend each.

Now, the FLight Theory for Pilots book deals a lot with power/thrust required curves and stuff like that. If you have never heard of or seen these curves before, it can be confusing. He also uses a lot of formulas, but he shows how he derived them, and this is very basic.

 

[moxiepilot]

I disagree that Aerodynamics for naval aviators is a good book to learn from. It is very technical for the beginning aviator. Charles Dole's book "flight theory..." and Langschweile's "Stick & Rudder" are the two previously mentioned that I would start with.

 

[rv7]

I too vote for "Stick and Rudder." Every pilot should have to read it IMO.

 

[MrCole]

I just finished reading Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators from front to back and would highly recommend it.

Dave

 

[moxiepilot]

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I just finished reading Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators from front to back and would highly recommend it.

Dave

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Your IQ must be up in the 160's to get through it cover to cover /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

By page three it gets pretty complicated - I'll stick to the other ones for now or, at least, until my IQ gets higher

 

[mtsu_av8er]

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I just finished reading Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators from front to back and would highly recommend it.

Dave

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Your IQ must be up in the 160's to get through it cover to cover /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

By page three it gets pretty complicated - I'll stick to the other ones for now or, at least, until my IQ gets higher

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You mean all of that aviation schoolin' is actually worth something??? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif