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The Simple Science of Flight

hardcover – January 15, 1996
by Tennekes, Henk
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ISBN-13: 9780262201056 ISBN-10: 0262201054
Publisher
MIT Press
Binding
hardcover
Published
January 15, 1996
Weight
1.1 lbs
Dimensions
27.30×1.90×19.70 cm

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The Simple Science of Flight by Tennekes, Henk. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780262201056.

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.