Flight Performance of Fixed and Rotary Wing Aircraft

Synopsis of Flight Performance of Fixed and Rotary Wing Aircraft

This book presents an unrivalled range of advanced flight performance models for both transport and military aircraft, including the unconventional ends of the envelopes. It provides critical data for aircraft certification, accident investigation, fleet management, flight regulations, and safety. Ideal for undergraduate and post-graduate students of aerospace engineering, as well as practicing aircraft engineers and operations managers, the text offers a unified coverage of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, including optimization, emissions control, and regulation. It features comprehensive coverage of computer-based solutions, performance data analysis, and real-world case studies, supported by end-of-chapter exercises and an instructor's manual.