Airplane Stability and Control: A History of the Technologies that Made Aviation Possible

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Malcolm J. Abzug E. Eugene Larrabee (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

Airplane Stability and Control

A History of the Technologies that Made Aviation Possible

Malcolm J. Abzug, E. Eugene Larrabee (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), M. J. Rycroft , Wei Shyy

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Cambridge University Press
16 November 2005

Mathematics & Sciences; Aerodynamics; Aerospace & aviation technology

Series: Cambridge Aerospace Series

From the early machines to today's sophisticated aircraft, stability and control have always been crucial considerations. In this second edition, Abzug and Larrabee again forge through the history of aviation technologies to present an informal history of the personalities and the events, the art and the science of airplane stability and control. The book includes never-before-available impressions of those active in the field, from pre-Wright brothers airplane and glider builders through to contemporary aircraft designers. Arranged thematically, the book deals with early developments, research centers, the effects of power on stability and control, the discovery of inertial coupling, the challenge of stealth aerodynamics, a look toward the future, and much more. It is profusely illustrated with photographs and figures, and includes brief biographies of noted stability and control figures along with a core bibliography. Professionals, students, and aviation enthusiasts alike will appreciate this readable history of airplane stability and control.

By: Malcolm J. Abzug, E. Eugene Larrabee (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Series edited by: M. J. Rycroft, Wei Shyy
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Volume: 14
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 662g
ISBN: 9780521021289
ISBN 10: 0521021286
Series: Cambridge Aerospace Series
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 16 November 2005
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Early developments in stability and control; 2. Research centers and texts; 3. Flying qualities becomes a science; 4. Power effects on stability and control; 5. Managing control forces; 6. Stability and control at the design stage; 7. The jets at an awkward age; 8. The discovery of inertial coupling; 9. Spinning and recovery; 10. Tactical airplane maneuverability; 11. High mach number difficulties; 12. Naval aircraft problems; 13. Ultra-light and human-powered airplanes; 14. Fuel slosh, deep stall, and more; 15. Safe personal airplanes; 16. Stability and control issues with variable sweep; 17. Modern canard configurations; 18. Evolution of the equations of motion; 19. The elastic airplane; 20. Stability augmentation; 21. Flying qualities research moves with the times; 22. Challenge of stealth aerodynamics; 23. Very large aircraft; 24. Work still to be done; Short biographies of some stability and control figures; References and core bibliography.

Reviews for Airplane Stability and Control: A History of the Technologies that Made Aviation Possible

'This is a splendid book. The authors try to tell the whole story, starting with Cayley. With their immense background, practical as well as academic, the maths are all there but so are countless often fascinating references to actual aircraft ... How often do you find an erudite treatise that is truly un-put-downable?' Bill Gunston, Aerospace Magazine This is a splendid book...How often do you find an erudite treatise that is truly un-put-downable? I learned things from this book about aircraft ranging from Gossamer Condor to the SR-71. Aerospace The volume has much good information in it...a useful reference work. Isis Every student or researcher working on Stability and Control and Flight Mechanics should make the effort to read and understand the material in this book; the benefit to their appeciation of the demanding nature of aeronautical engineering will be substatial. The Aeronautical Journal, Donal McLean