Performance, Stability, Dynamics, and Control of Airplanes, Second Edition Book

	Preface	xv
	Preface to the Previous Edition	xvii
Chapter 1.	Review of Basic Aerodynamic Principles	1
1.1	Introduction	1
1.2	Fluid Flow over Wings and Bodies	2
1.3	Drag of Bodies	11
1.4	Wing Parameters	12
1.5	Aerodynamic Characteristics of Wing Sections	18
1.6	Aerodynamic Characteristics of Finite Wings	27
1.7	Methods of Reducing Induced Drag	31
1.8	Tip Vortices: Formation and Hazards	32
1.9	Flow of a Compressible Fluid	35
1.10	Aerodynamic Forces in Supersonic Flow	36
1.11	Critical Mach Number	40
1.12	Area Rule	59
1.13	Summary	64
	References	65
	Problems	66
Chapter 2.	Aircraft Performance	67
2.1	Introduction	67
2.2	Equations of Motion for Flight in Vertical Plane	70
2.3	Gliding Flight	73
2.4	Level Flight	81
2.5	Climbing Flight	94
2.6	Range and Endurance	106
2.7	Endurance	114
2.8	Turning Flight	122
2.9	Takeoff and Landing	146
2.10	Hazards During Takeoff and Landing: Windshear and Microburst	156
2.11	Summary	158
	References	158
	Problems	159
Chapter 3.	Static Stability and Control	165
3.1	Introduction	165
3.2	Concept of Equilibrium and Stability	165
3.3	Static Longitudinal Stability	168
3.4	Stability in Maneuvering Flights	249
3.5	Static Directional Stability	259
3.6	Lateral Stability	294
3.7	Summary	313
	References	313
	Problems	314
Chapter 4.	Equations of Motion and Estimation of Stability Derivatives	321
4.1	Introduction	321
4.2	Axes Systems	322
4.3	Equations of Motion and Concept of Moving Axes System	361
4.4	Estimation of Stability Derivatives	391
4.5	Summary	438
	References	439
	Problems	440
Chapter 5.	Linear Systems, Theory, and Design: A Brief Review	443
5.1	Introduction	443
5.2	Laplace Transform	444
5.3	Transfer Function	449
5.4	System Response	450
5.5	Steady-State Errors of Unity Feedback Systems	457
5.6	Frequency Response	460
5.7	Stability of Closed-Loop Systems	464
5.8	Relations Between Time-Domain and Frequency-Domain Parameters	488
5.9	Design of Compensators	491
5.10	State-Space Analysis and Design	510
5.11	Summary	536
	References	536
	Problems	536
Chapter 6.	Airplane Response and Closed-Loop Control	541
6.1	Introduction	541
6.2	Longitudinal Response	541
6.3	Lateral-Directional Response	569
6.4	Flying Qualities	595
6.5	Closed-Loop Flight Control	599
6.6	Summary	626
	References	627
	Problems	627
Chapter 7.	Inertia Coupling and Spin	631
7.1	Introduction	631
7.2	Inertia Coupling	631
7.3	Autorotation of Wings and Fuselages	644
7.4	Airplane Spin	650
7.5	Equations of Motion for Steady-State Spin	653
7.6	Spin Recovery	667
7.7	Geometrical Modifications to Improve Spin Resistance	668
7.8	Summary	674
	References	675
	Problems	676
Chapter 8.	Stability and Control Problems at High Angles of Attack	677
8.1	Introduction	677
8.2	A Brief Historical Sketch	677
8.3	Brief Overview of High-Alpha Problems	678
8.4	Delta Wings at High Angles of Attack	680
8.5	Leading-Edge Extensions	690
8.6	Forebodies at High Angles of Attack	694
8.7	Relation Between Angle of Attack, Sideslip, and Roll Angle	699
8.8	Wing Rock	699
8.9	Roll Attractor of Delta Wings	714
8.10	Forebody-Induced Wing Rock	718
8.11	Suppression of Wing Rock	729
8.12	Roll Reversal and Yaw Departure	736
8.13	Control Concepts at High Angles of Attack	739
8.14	Summary	753
	References	754
Appendix A.	Standard Atmospheres	757
Appendix B.	Table of Laplace Transforms	761
Appendix C.	Cramer's Rule	763
Appendix D.	Conversion of U.S. Customary Units to SI Units	765
Appendix E.	Solved Examples	767
	Bibliography	769
	Index	771
	Series Listing	781