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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book introduces the dynamics of mechanical flight to those with an interest in the topic. The author, an esteemed professor, presents the history of flight and its scientific principles, outlining how mathematical calculations regarding thrust, pressure, and weight affect the flight of aircraft. The text traces the development of the field, from the ideas of ancient thinkers to the modern-day innovations that have enabled humans to take to the skies. The author draws on notable examples such as Blà riot's famous cross-Channel flight, and details the advances made by pioneers like Otto Lilienthal, Pilcher, and the Wright brothers. The book examines the engineering challenges overcome in the design of aircraft and explores the relationship between an aircraft's shape and its ability to fly. It also discusses the propulsive efficiency of screws and the theory of discontinuity arising at an edge. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive account of the dynamics of mechanical flight, examining the subject's history, principles, and the insights that have advanced our understanding of aviation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330190401_0
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