{"product_id":"9781394282296","title":"Flight Theory and Aerodynamics A Practical Guide for Operational Safety","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFlight Theory and Aerodynamics\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Practical Guide for Operational Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrian A. Johnson | Philip R. Fittante\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Aeronautics \u0026amp; Astronautics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive introduction to aerodynamics applied to different types of modern aircraft, now updated with the latest FAA guidance\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlight Theory and Aerodynamics\u003c\/i\u003e provides an introduction to aerodynamics using practical application to modern aircraft with step-by-step calculations. This fifth edition streamlines content, notably the chapters on aircraft stability, and incorporates updated FAA guidance and figures from the 2023 \u003ci\u003ePilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e as well as other FAA handbooks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA balanced application of introductory physics and meteorology in the first five chapters evolves into an introduction to propeller and jet aircraft propulsion and eventually moves into a broad discussion on the application of physics to aircraft takeoff and landing performance. After the introductory material has been presented, principles from earlier in the textbook and prior coursework are correlated and applied to slow flight, aircraft stability, and high-speed flight. A new chapter on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) flight theory is included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text features extensive instructor resources including detailed PowerPoint slides for each chapter, step-by-step guidance for end of chapter calculations, sample test bank questions for each chapter, and application sections within each chapter that allow the instructor to challenge the student with additional real-world scenarios based on chapter content. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlight Theory and Aerodynamics\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElements of the flight environment, covering forces, mass, scalar and vector quantities, linear and rotational motion, friction, and power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmosphere, altitude, and airspeed measurement, covering properties of the atmosphere, Bernoulli’s equation, and pitot-static system advantages and disadvantages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJet aircraft performance, covering principles of propulsion, fuel flow, specific fuel consumption, and thrust-required curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft stability and control, covering oscillatory motion, weight and balance, and airplane reference axes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotary-wing flight theory, airfoil selection, and helicopter control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUAV flight theory, including UAV design considerations, the aerodynamics of UAV fuselage design, UAV powerplant design, and the future of UAV design and aerodynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd of chapter questions focused on scenario-based learning as applied to the performance analysis of a Diamond DA50 and corresponding chapter material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition to degree-oriented college programs, this latest edition of \u003ci\u003eFlight Theory and Aerodynamics\u003c\/i\u003e is also an essential resource for pilot training programs ranging from student pilots to flight instructors as well as practicing professionals flying a wide range of aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian A. Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e is a former regional airline pilot, corporate pilot, and part 141 chief ground instructor. He holds an ATP with an MEL rating, commercial pilot SEL\/SES and sUAS, and currently serves as an active gold seal CFII\/MEI, full-time company pilot, and a regional FAASTeam representative. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilip R. Fittante\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with flight time in over 40 types of aircraft. 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