Flight Research at NASA Langley Research Center (VA) (Images of Aviation) [Paperback]

Mark A. Chambers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 23, 2007

Following the creation of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics in 1915, a unique flight research operations division was established at the nation's first civilian aeronautics research laboratory, the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory. Langley flight research personnel helped the nation's aircraft industry bloom during the Golden Era of aviation throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Langley's flight research then helped win World War II with performance-enhancing modifications to new aircraft. During the cold war, Langley helped the country maintain an edge in aeronautics over its Warsaw Pact rivals. When the space race began, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was created in 1958 and Langley's pilots were instrumental in training astronauts. In addition to advancing rotorcraft during the 1960s and 1970s, Langley research pioneered a multitude of military and civil Vertical Short Takeoff and Landing (V/STOL) concepts. During the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, Langley research developed advancements in general and commercial aviation technologies.

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About the Author

Mark A. Chambers has assembled over 200 images that depict the storied and accomplished history of flight research at the NASA Langley Research Center. Mark, a government and defense contractor and technical writer specializing in aerospace related subjects, is an avid aviation enthusiast and author of several articles for international aviation magazines and the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (July 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 073854437X
• ISBN-13: 978-0738544373
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,006,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, March 7, 2010

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This review is from: Flight Research at NASA Langley Research Center (VA) (Images of Aviation) (Paperback)

The book consisted entirely of black and white photographs of aircraft (2 per page) which were tested at NASA/NACA over much of the 20th century. Each photograph had a very brief statement of the research topic in each case.

I had expected more depth and detail of the research.

5.0 out of 5 stars Flight Research at NASA Langley Research Center, June 24, 2009

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Gloria Champine "Gloria R. Champine" (Newport News, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flight Research at NASA Langley Research Center (VA) (Images of Aviation) (Paperback)

Mark Chambers has done an excellent research job in putting together the history of flight research at NASA Langley. As the widow of one of the test pilots I appreciate seeing history come to life for all to see. Great job Mark.

Gloria Champine