Introduction to Aeronautics: A Design Perspective (Aiaa Education Series) [Hardcover]

Randall J. Stiles (Author), John J. Bertin (Author), Ray Whitford (Author), Steven A. Brandt (Author, Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1997 | ISBN-10: 1563472503 | ISBN-13: 978-1563472503

The journey from an aeronautical engineer's design to a working aircraft is one which begins in the classroom. This textbook provides the resources students need to understand the methods and thought processes involved in designing aircraft. The book provides a working knowledge of how an aircraft is shaped and optimized to perform specific missions by countless design decisions. It seeks to provide motivation throughout a student's academic career by giving an idea of the design process and providing a foundation for more advanced studies in aeronautical and aerospace engineering. End of chapter problems give a summary of concepts and features and provide an opportunity to analyze and synthesize industry examples and their applications.

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About the Author

Lt.Col. (Dr.) Steven Brandt, Associated Professor of Aeronautics, is an Air Force officer, pilot, and engineer with over 3,000 hours flying time in jet fighter and trainer aircraft and over 10 years experience as a platform instructor. He has taught the capstone aircraft design course to senior aeroengineering, mechanical engineering, and engineering sciences majors at the U. S. Air Force Academy for the past six years, and has been a pioneer in the use of design/build/fly as an instructional method in aircraft design courses. He is currently Deputy for Core Curriculum Development at the USAF Academy.

Col. (Dr.) Randall J. Stiles, Senior Military Professor, has extensive experience in engineering, space operations, contract management, instructional technology, and design education. He is currently Director of the Center for Education Excellence at the USAF Academy.

Dr. John J. Bertin, Professor of Aeronautics, is a member of the USAF Scientific Advisory Board, author and co-author of two books, and a world-renowned expert on hypersonic flight. He has over 30 years experience in aircraft design, hypersonic aerodynamics research, and university-level engineering education. He is currently the Content Supervisor for the core aero course at the USAF Academy.

Professor Ray Whitford, Senior Lecturer in Aeronautics at the Royal Military College of Science, Shrivenham, England, has over 25 years experience in aircraft design, design education, and research. He is the author of one book and numerous technical papers and magazine articles.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 391 pages
• Publisher: Amer Inst of Aeronautics & (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563472503
• ISBN-13: 978-1563472503
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #747,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book, October 6, 2004

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This review is from: Introduction to Aeronautics: A Design Perspective (Aiaa Education Series) (Hardcover)

This is a great book to understand the principles of wings, stability and structures, I recommend for the ones who does not know a lot about aeronautics and want to know a bit about it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Motivation, September 24, 2003

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This review is from: Introduction to Aeronautics: A Design Perspective (AIAA Education Series) (Hardcover)

Dr. Brandt did really great job on this book. The way of his approach to the idea of becoming aerospace design enginners is excellent, and most of the problams and exercises he describe are also outstanding.

2 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars GO USAF Academy, August 16, 1999

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This review is from: Introduction to Aeronautics: A Design Perspective (Aiaa Education Series) (Hardcover)

I would assume the only people buying this go to the air force academy or are taking classes that they really shouldn't be at another university.