The Vortex and The Jet: A Journey into the Beauty and Mystery of Flight

This open-access book provides a basic understanding of flight for the lay reader, covering lift generation by wings, jet propulsion engines, and air flow physics. It is written in easy-to-understand terminology, with illustrations and references to everyday experiences. It is intended for students aspiring to be engineers and practitioners in the art of flying an airplane.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 175 pages
Publication date: 26 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This open-access book serves as an accessible introduction for the lay reader to delve into the fundamentals of flight. It provides an exposure to the mysteries of lift generation by wings and the basic functioning of the jet propulsion engine. The text relies on straightforward descriptions of air flow, avoiding excessive mathematical involvement, while incorporating rich illustrations through sketches and photographs to enhance verbal explanations. The book assumes that the reader lacks a background in engineering airplane components but has a genuine interest in the subject. The description is presented in a user-friendly manner, incorporating occasional humor, references to everyday experiences, and occasional use of algebraic concepts when necessary. This book serves as a valuable resource for students aspiring to become engineers, aiding them in grasping the phenomena and techniques involved in analyzing these phenomena. It also benefits practitioners and beginners in the art of flying airplanes, equipping them with the knowledge exposed herein. The text makes no apologies for its technical complexity, providing a rigorous introduction that serves as a solid foundation for further study in the field.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811680304
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022