Flight Theory and Aerodynamics: A Practical Guide for Operational Safety

This book is an excellent summary of aircraft performance. However, it is not good at explaining concepts in detail and deriving formulas. Other books should be read first or with this book. A strong background in aerodynamics is assumed. This book is horribly overpriced for the limited content.

This is an excellent book on the various fundamentals of flight including rotocraft operations. It takes a thorough bottom up approach covering the fundamentals of physics and the mathematics required to fully understand aerodynamic principles. One of its best features is the amount of illustrations; each concept is illustrated in an easy to follow manner without unnecessary distractions. The mathematics, too, are carefully presented to ensure the reader follows the formulae and their derivations. All flight and mathematical concepts are described clearly and concisely and are presented logically throughout the book. This is a definite must read for all interested in aerodynamics and the safe application of aerodynamics. I highly recommend this book.

Good book but an obsurd price! Not pointing fingers at the seller, but at the author/publisher. What a joke!!

This text offers an algegraic approach to basic aerodynamics, air craft performance, plus limited coverage of helicopters. The chapters are now managebable for use in a college level introductory aerodynamics course primarily geared toward flight students, in any of the new emerging college curriculum. The book's organization has improved significantly over the first edition. The text is easy to read with good practical examples but there is a level of sophistication above most of the other aerodynamics texts geared for pilots. Practicing aviation professionals will also gain from use of this text. In short, I would say that the book is ideal for college level aviation programs and practicing aviation professionals.