AERODYNAMICS PRINCIPLES FOR AIR TRANSPORT PILOTS (HB 2020) Hardcover

This comprehensive book provides readers with the essential knowledge to analyze the aerodynamic forces acting on an aircraft, with a particular focus on both subsonic and supersonic airflow characteristics. Starting with the fundamental principles of aerodynamics, it introduces key concepts such as the Continuity Equation, Energy Equations, and Bernoulli’s Equation, which form the foundation for understanding subsonic airflow. The book offers an in-depth exploration of the forces influencing an aircraft’s performance across various speeds, including a discussion on the impact of different aerofoil and aircraft shapes. Key topics such as aircraft stability, the development of boundary layers over an aerofoil, airspeed and pressure variations, and boundary layer separation are thoroughly analyzed, offering a clear understanding of how these factors affect flight performance. In addition, readers will gain valuable insights into the nature of airflow during subsonic, transonic, and supersonic flight, emphasizing the critical connection between operational actions in flight and the aerodynamic requirements of the aircraft. This book is an ideal resource for senior undergraduates studying for their Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)/Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, as well as general aviation pilots, air transport pilots, and aircraft maintenance engineers, providing them with a solid foundation in aircraft aerodynamics.