Theory of Flight (Dover Books on Aeronautical Engineering)
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"An outstanding textbook." — Scientific, Medical and Technical Books Almost unsurpassed as a balanced, well-written account of fundamental fluid dynamics, Theory of Flight may still be recommended for a clearer presentation than is to be forced in many more recent works, though it is limited to situations in which air compressibility effects are unimportant. Designed for the college senior or beginning graduate student, the text assumes a knowledge of the principles of calculus and some training in general mechanics. It is unusual in offering a well-balanced introduction, stressing equally theory and practice. It avoids the formidable mathematical structure of fluid dynamics, while conveying by often unorthodox methods a full understanding of the physical phenomena and mathematical concepts of aeronautical engineering. Theory of Flight contains perhaps the best introduction to the general theory of stability, while the introduction to dynamics of incompressible fluids and the chapters on wing theory remain particularly valuable for their clarity of exposition and originality of thought. Mises' position as one of the great pioneers in the development of the aeronautical sciences lends a flavor of authenticity not found in more conventional textbooks. Any student who has made himself familiar with his exposition of the fundamentals and applications will have acquired an excellent background for additional, more specialized fields of modern aeronautical engineering. Review: Good reference - Excellent reference material. I have used it frequently. Review: Classic Book, in depth analysis, relevant and useful - Dover books are typically designed to last and this is no exception. Much of the work behind Theory of Flight came before World War II, materials and technology substantially advanced since then. However, the detail and depth of understanding offered by this book is definitely worthy of consideration. One may read it without plunging into the calculus but to really understand it, if you aren't fresh (in a year's calculus) bring a college calc text for company. That said, the scope of this book is relevant for modern subsonic airplane engineering and design. Upcoming drone or UAV model builders can gain insight for practical application from this book but should be aware of its limitations in the lower Reynold's number or slower speed and smaller aircraft specialization.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 48 Reviews |
R**D
Good reference
Excellent reference material. I have used it frequently.
R**U
Classic Book, in depth analysis, relevant and useful
Dover books are typically designed to last and this is no exception. Much of the work behind Theory of Flight came before World War II, materials and technology substantially advanced since then. However, the detail and depth of understanding offered by this book is definitely worthy of consideration. One may read it without plunging into the calculus but to really understand it, if you aren't fresh (in a year's calculus) bring a college calc text for company. That said, the scope of this book is relevant for modern subsonic airplane engineering and design. Upcoming drone or UAV model builders can gain insight for practical application from this book but should be aware of its limitations in the lower Reynold's number or slower speed and smaller aircraft specialization.
E**R
Must to Have in The Library of Aerospace Engineers
Who forgot our old pioneers in aeronautical engineering who sets standards by which others are judged and continue to develop and learn. The reading of this book is a real engineering enjoyment and experience which foster our modern knowhow. The chapters in propeller design is very interesting and explains how the BEM theory has been developed from the scratch.... and many others My gratitude and appreciation to all those pioneers and leaders men and women of the industry who Grant us our present careers, our pride,livelihood and technology that we are enjoying today....
A**R
Covers a broad range of topics
If you were looking for something in one specific topic this is not the book for you. But it was great for my aerodynamics class.
N**5
Book has some age, but great otherwise.
Aged quite a bit on the shelf, but spine is strong and pages are legible. Contains a heap of information for being written in 1945.
A**R
Three Stars
Ok
S**S
Great book
This book includes just about everything you ever wanted to know about subsonic flight. It is written by the Richard von Mises, the younger brother of Ludwig von Mises. Professional aeronautical engineers and homebuilders alike should add this gem to their library.
R**K
Interesting, and about as non-mathematical as possible
A fairly modern, fairly comprehensive, look at the basic foundations of flight. Von Mises uses mathematics sparingly, although a knowledge of calculus is necessary to get the most out of the descriptions. As a result the book is suitable for use outside the classroom by a sufficently motivated student and an interesting read even for the people who tend to skip over the formulas. The author starts with the theory of air and how its properties change as altitude increases and proceeds through to advanced aeronautics. Not a beginners book by any means, but still a good introduction to the subject of subsonic aerodynamics.
J**H
C'est une référence.
Ce livre s'adresse aussi bien au novice qu'à une personne déjà bien au fait de la physique du vol. Il demande de bonnes connaissances en mathématiques, niveau bac des années 60, passe en revue les divers aspects du vol, y compris la partie motorisation et propulsion. Le contenu date de 1945, ce qui garantit l'absence de pollution par des outils mathématiques fumeux, les lois de la physique n'évoluant pas avec les années. Evidemment, l'aspect du vol supersonique n'est pas abordé, ce qui n'est pas gênant car pour ma part, hors sujet. Signalons que l'auteur est également une référence dans le domaine des matériaux (le fameux critère de plastification de Von Mises).
R**1
Libro
Libro in buone condizioni. Prezzo conveniente.
L**O
Amazing book
Amazing book
J**S
Richard von Mises Classic text book...
Written in the pre-revolutionary era of the jet engine, where compressibility was not so much a factor as today, Von Mises work stands alone as a well balanced introduction to aeronautical engineering problems. Serious engineering students 'always' gravitate to the history of their subject the more clearly to understand how we arrived at the state of 21st century aerodynamics. Interestingly this text book (pp 539-545) revisits Lanchester's Phugoid Theory - something being parenthetically discussed today in light of the 'Boeing 737-Max' crashes - where von Mises mentions that the term phugoid originates in a linguistic slip. Nice to see that the great man was also a scholar of the ancient Greek language! A 'must' reference work for your Aerospace Engineering bookshelf.
A**S
Alejandro
Fatal, la tapa trasera del libro está doblada. No es de recibo que un libro nuevo llegue en esas condiciones.
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