Mechanics of flight
 

I am thinking of buying the book, I took a quik lôôk at the library and it looked like a gold mine? :)
What do you think?

Cheers

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SmurfJet

In this life, you have to think ahead to survive, not only on the flightdeck.

"Mechanics of Flight" by Kermode.

Absolutely a top shelf book. Be sure to cross your self & bow as you pass near it. :)

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mumbling "I am not worthy. I am not worthy" in memory of my long since missing copy.

Try Chris Carpenter Vol I & II called Flightwise.

Kermode is good until you ....

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Smooth Trimmer

Kermode is a bit dated now. A much better book IMHO is Aircraft Flight by Barnard and Philpott. ISBN 0-582-00338-5

one of the best books i have ever read. i admit it is a bit dated but still holds a wealth of information. my copy is totally worn out.

Can anyone suggest any other good books on Flight Control/Mechanics/Performance or other topics in aeronautical engineering?

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JJC

My favourite books as a practicing aviation Boffin:-

HELICOPTERS
Fundamentals of Helicopter flight, Simon Newman
Everything he's written, Ray Prouty

AERODYNAMICS
Aerodynamics, Clancy

DEALING WITH FOREIGNERS
Scientific Unit Conversion, Francois Cardarelli

PHILOSOPHY
Slide Rule, Neville Shute
New Science of Strong Materials, J E Gordon

STRUCTURAL ANALYSYS
Engineering Mechanics - Statics, Hibbeler
Formulae for Stress and Strain, Roarke

MECHANICS OF FLIGHT
Kermode

STABILITY AND CONTROL
Feedback and control systems, Schaum
Flying Qualities and Flight Testing of the Aeroplane, Darrol Stinton

DESIGN
Anatomy / Design of the Aeroplane, Stinton
Joint Aviation Requirements, JAR-VLA, Very Light Aeroplanes, JAA

OTHERS
All the Worlds Aircraft, Janes
An Engineering Data Book, Munday & Farrar
Best Pubs and Inns, AA

If you buy nothing else, buy Clancy and a set of Stintons. If you are involved in Helicopters and buy nothing else, Simon Newman's book, and the three volumes of "Helicopter Aerodynamics" published by Rotor and Wing International (Prouty).

Glad to hear of other peoples suggestions.

G

There are lots of varying depth and quality. As an ex-student of Barnard and Philpott given the "I strongly recommend you purchase this excellent publication" plug in the first Aerodynamics lecture at Uni, can definitely recommend it. Clear and concise (and without too many formulae for the algebraically daunted). Kermode is also v good. These two should suffice for ATPL studies IMHO.
However if you want to get silly and go for the mindboggling voodoo option, parts of "Aerodynamics for Engineering Students" by Houghton and Carpenter satisfy the niche nicely.
Finally, the Clancy book was excellent and constantly on loan from the library!

I own both Houghton + (Brock / Caruthers / Carpenter - depending upon edition) and Clancy and whilst I think the Houghton book is far better in it's latest edition I still think Clancy is far clearer with less maths purely for the sake of it.

That said, at least 3 generations of aeronautical Engineers have grown up with Houghton, so it can't be that bad.

G