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[SUGGESTION] Aerodynamic Book

06/16/2016 11:34 AM

Hello everyone. Firstly, I have to say that I'm studying mechanical engineering but I was at Preperation Class last year. I'm gonna begin my engineering education this year. (hence, I don't have any high level math or physic informations) I am interested with Aircrafts. I've just read "Aircraft Design" (Daniel P. Raymer). consequently, I need a Aerodynamic book. I have a infrastructure about Aerodynamic and aircrafts. I know some things ( Principle of Bernouille, flows etc.) You should consider this situation when you suggesting. Thank you.
Edit: Someone has suggested this "FLIGHT WITHOUT FORMULA (By Phillipet)" , " A.M Mhitariyan- Aerodynamika" , "J.D Anderson Fundamentals of Aerodynamic" [If you have any information about these books, Please tell me how are these?" ] THANK YOU AGAIN!

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Re: [SUGGESTION] Aerodynamic book

06/16/2016 3:52 PM

You are going to need the advanced physics and math to be able to understand the more advanced concepts inherent in aircraft design/aerodynamics. Then when someone throws the "Aerodynamic Book" at you, you will be able to duck!

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Re: [SUGGESTION] Aerodynamic book

06/17/2016 11:02 AM

yea, You are completly right. I aware this but I mean I just want to learn dynamics of Aerodynamic. I have a infrastructure, Ive read some books but As ı said its my first year and I think bigger. I have a dream great dream and hardest dream. If ı want to realize this dream, I want to do extraordinary things but As i said you are clearly right. I am aware

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Re: [SUGGESTION] Aerodynamic book

06/16/2016 5:56 PM

Here's a book I read a long time ago before I got a pilot's license and thoroughly enjoyed. It's not about building airplanes but flying and theory of flight.

https://www.amazon.com/Stick-Rudder-Explanation-Art-Flying/dp/0070362408

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06/17/2016 11:03 AM

Thank you for your great suggestion bro. I will try it

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Re: [SUGGESTION] Aerodynamic book

06/16/2016 11:53 PM

Welcome to the world of engineering. As one who is at the other end, I am inclined to advise that "reading widely" is important and no one book will have it all. Real life experience is the better teacher, though an understanding of the theory is needed to sort out the bulldust (means rubbish) that will often be put your way by people who believe that any rationale they can construct has to be right.

Do not try and learn by wrote without real understanding - A real life story I tell was when one of my staff, a young "book learned" professional engineer explained to me that he'd worked why the brakes at the rear of a large fire truck were failing - "it was the +/- portion in the weight transfer equation", he said, " this showed this - the weight was going to the rear under braking" !!!! That guy expected to be promoted a couple of months latter when a vacancy came up. Surprise, surprise, it did not happen.

And my last point. Always be observant and cross relate knowledge. In my case it included a comment by someone on a site visit about torsional beam failure, a stability issue. It seems that this sort of thing was not adequately covered in yesteryear' university courses, because they were too busy getting the basis in place. In the real world, that sort of failure is a basic.

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Re: [SUGGESTION] Aerodynamic book

06/17/2016 10:56 AM

Thank you for your great evaluation. You are clearly right. :)

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Re: [SUGGESTION] Aerodynamic book

06/17/2016 3:04 PM

If you haven't already, go to the NASA website and check out their info on aerodynamics. Goes from the basics of aero to finite element analysis which is the current tool for design and analysis. Also check out the books from the FAA and AOPA on aircraft flight and piloting if you want to explore the world of flight beyond just the physics of airflow.

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06/17/2016 5:33 PM

Thank you for your great suggestion bro. I am using XFLR5 and Its looking good, I almost comprehended this program. What about it?

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