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General Aviation Aircraft Design: Applied Methods and Procedures

General Aviation Aircraft Design: Applied Methods and Procedures

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General Aviation Aircraft Design, Second Edition, is the engineers best source for answers to realistic aircraft design questions, and has been expanded to include design guidance for additional classes of aircraft. It contains new chapters on thrust modeling, longitudinal stability and control, lateral and directional stability and control, and an introduction to design optimization using a wing optimization.

Format: Hardback
Length: 1142 pages
Publication date: 06 April 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division


General Aviation Aircraft Design, Second Edition, remains the ultimate resource for engineers seeking practical solutions to real-world aircraft design challenges. This comprehensive guide has been expanded to encompass a wide range of aircraft classes, including seaplanes, biplanes, UAS, high-speed business jets, and electric airplanes. In addition to traditional powerplants, the book offers comprehensive design guidance for battery systems, electric motors, and complete electric powertrains.

The second edition introduces several new chapters that provide valuable methods for simplifying stability derivative estimation and introducing hinge moments and basic control system design. All chapters have been reorganized to include updated material and additional analysis methods. Furthermore, this edition provides an introduction to design optimization using a wing optimization example, making it an invaluable resource for beginners and experienced professionals alike.

Written by an engineer with over 25 years of design experience, General Aviation Aircraft Design, Second Edition, is a timeless classic that has earned the trust of professional engineers, aircraft designers, aerodynamicists, structural analysts, performance analysts, researchers, and aerospace engineering students worldwide. Its comprehensive coverage, practical insights, and expert authoring make it an indispensable tool for anyone involved in aircraft design.

Weight: 3210g
Dimension: 224 x 287 x 58 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128184653
Edition number: 2 ed

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