The flight and manoeuvres of an aeroplane provide glorious examples of the principles of mechanics. However, this is not a book on mechanics. It is about flying, and is an attempt to explain the flight of an aeroplane in a simple and interesting way; the mechanics are only brought in as an aid to understanding.
Author Biography
R. H. Barnard started his career as an undergraduate aeronautical engineering apprentice at Handley Page Ltd. He held various academic appointments, and became a Principal Lecture at the University of Hertfordshire. He is currently working on a research contract on road vehicle aerodynamics funded by Jaguar Cars, and is consultant to numerous companies, including Rolls-Royce Bentley. D R Philpott. PhD, CEng, MRAeS; formerly Principal Aerodynamic Specialist at Raytheon Corporate Jets and Reader in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire.
