Originally Posted by
GlosMikeP
If you want to read something that puts complex aerodynamic theories into thoroughly simple, very easy to understand text, with good 'at a glance' diagrams, get a copy from Amazon of:
Mechanics of Flight by D.R. Philpott, A.C. Kermode, and R.H. Barnard (
Paperback - 14 Jun 2006)
It is a truly excellent book, the sort that any novice can read easily and get a very firm grasp of the basics from of basic aerodynamics (including differences between subsonic, transonic and supersonic flow and flight effects), effects of controls, forms of propulsion, the atmosphere....the lot.
I used the original version by A C Kermode only all the way through university and flying training, and still refer to it now.
Thanks, I got a copy of that book, and i'm making my way through it now.
Originally Posted by
oldbeefer
Might be worth boning up on the history of Iraq, Afganistan, North Korea, Northern Ireland..................................................... ...........
Why is that, out of interest? I have fairly good knowledge on what has happened and is happening in these places.