Aeroplanes In Gusts: Soaring Flight And The Stability Of Aeroplanes (1912)

By S.L. Walkden

Book Overview

""Aeroplanes In Gusts: Soaring Flight And The Stability Of Aeroplanes"" is a book written by S. L. Walkden in 1912. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of soaring flight and the stability of aeroplanes. It covers topics such as the history of flight, the theory of aerodynamics, the design of aeroplanes, and the various types of gusts that affect them.The book is divided into four parts, each covering a different aspect of the subject. Part one provides an overview of the history of flight and the development of aeroplanes. Part two focuses on the principles of aerodynamics, including lift, drag, and stability. Part three covers the design of aeroplanes, including the importance of weight distribution, wing shape, and control surfaces. Finally, part four discusses the various types of gusts that affect aeroplanes, including turbulence, wind shear, and thermal currents.Throughout the book, Walkden provides detailed explanations and illustrations to help readers understand the complex principles of flight and aerodynamics. He also includes numerous examples and case studies to demonstrate how these principles apply in real-world situations.Overall, ""Aeroplanes In Gusts: Soaring Flight And The Stability Of Aeroplanes"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and science of flight, as well as for engineers and designers working in the field of aviation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436761913
• ISBN13: 9781436761918
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"