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This introductory aeronautical engineering text examines the major factors which affect stability and performance in aircraft. It adopts a step-by-step approach, working from the two-degrees of freedom systems to the six degrees required in stability analysis. It uses simplified notation and basic mathematics, avoiding unnecessarily complicated notation, yet covering all the equations of motion in a rigid aircraft.. It includes a detailed section on longitudinal stability and control. Also covers pitching control, lateral stability, automatic control and stabilization. This is an excellent reference for flight instructors, and aircraft designers. |