The Simple Science of Flight

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Tennekes (earth sciences Free U. of Amsterdam) explains to lay readers the aerodynamic principles that underlie the flight of everything including paper airplanes kites gliders and human-powered aircraft. He also explains such concepts as lift drag wing loading and cruising speed; and the impact of fuel efficiency headwind tailwind and other factors. First published in 1992 by Aramith Uitgevers as De wetten van de vliegkunst: Over stijgen dalen vliegen en zweven . Annotation c. by Book News Inc. Portland Or.