This book presents flight mechanics of aircraft, spacecraft, and rockets to technical and non-technical readers in simple terms and based purely on physical principles. Important aspects of both atmospheric and space flight mechanics are covered, including performance, stability and control, aeroelasticity, orbital mechanics, and altitude control.
Introduction.- Aerodynamics.- Flight of Airplanes and Gliders: Vertical Plane.- Flight of Airplanes and Gliders: Horizontal Plane.- Flapping and Rotary Wing Flight.- Space Flight.- Rocket Flight.- Appendix A. Standard Atmosphere.