Understanding Flight, Second Edition

By David W. Anderson and Scott Eberhardt

Discover how planes get--and stay--airborne

Now you can truly master an understanding of the phenomenon of flight. This practical guide is the most intuitive introduction to basic flight mechanics available. Understanding Flight, Second Edition, explains the principles of aeronautics in terms, descriptions, and illustrations that make sense--without complicated mathematics. Updated to include helicopter flight fundamentals and aircraft structures, this aviation classic is required reading for new pilots, students, engineers, and anyone fascinated with flight.

Understanding Flight, Second Edition, covers:

• Physics of flight
• Wing design and configuration
• Stability and control
• Propulsion
• High-speed flight
• Performance and safety
• Aerodynamic testing
• Helicopters and autogyros
• Aircraft structures and materials

• Language: English
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Release date: May 1, 2009
• ISBN: 9780071626972

David W. Anderson

David W. Anderson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Bible from Gordon College, a master’s in education in special education from Temple University, a Doctor of Education in special education/early childhood education from the University of North Dakota, a certificate in theological studies from Bethel Seminary, and a Doctor of Biblical Studies and a Doctor of Practical Theology from Master’s International University of Divinity. For more than fifty years, he has been involved in special education/disability studies. He is the founder and president of Crossing Bridges, Inc., a nonprofit ministry. He lives in Woodinville, Washington, with his wife of fifty-seven years. They have three grown daughters and eight grandchildren.

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