A history of the technical development of the aeroplane, commissioned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of powered flight. In each chronological period covered, the various aspects of the synthesis of aerodynamics, propulsion, flight dynamics, and structure is described and evaluated.
Commissioned in celebration of the 100th anniversary of powered flight, this volume chronicles aviation landmarks, from fledgling attempts in the 19th century to the Wright flyer, from seat-of-the-pants biplane design to the first design revolution of propeller-driven airplanes and the second revolution of jet-propelled airplanes.
