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Spirit Knife by Donald Porter

Commissioned in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Powered Flight. The airplane is a system comprising aspects of aerodynamics, propulsion, flight dynamics, and structures. This book outlines the history of the technical development of the airplane. Richly illustrated, it moves the reader through time beginning with Leonardo da Vinci and forward to the present. In each chronological period, the various aspects of the synthesis of aerodynamics, propulsion, flight dynamics, and structures to the design of flying machines is described and critically evaluated.
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ISBN 13 9780553271614
ISBN 10 055327161X
Title Spirit Knife
Author Donald Porter
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Domain
Year published 1988-01-01
Number of pages 312
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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