From Autogiro to Gyroplane
From Autogiro to Gyroplane

Author: Bruce H. Charnov

Publisher: Praeger

Published: 2003-07-30

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13:

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"This is the first book to tell the fascinating 80-year history of today's gyroplane and its antecedent, the Autogiro. Charnov explains that the near-eclipse of the Autogiro was caused by a potent combination of bad luck, the impact of the Great Depression and World War II and egregious business decisions. Only by understanding the amazing manner in which this aviation technologies has persisted and evolved can one fully understand the basis for its future. In contrast to the fate of the Autogiro, the gyroplane's unfolding story is characterized by successful business models, effective decision making, and the emergence of cutting-edge technology.

Aircraft Design Projects
Aircraft Design Projects

Author: Lloyd R. Jenkinson

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2003-04-28

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 0080498957

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Written with students of aerospace or aeronautical engineering firmly in mind, this is a practical and wide-ranging book that draws together the various theoretical elements of aircraft design - structures, aerodynamics, propulsion, control and others - and guides the reader in applying them in practice. Based on a range of detailed real-life aircraft design projects, including military training, commercial and concept aircraft, the experienced UK and US based authors present engineering students with an essential toolkit and reference to support their own project work.All aircraft projects are unique and it is impossible to provide a template for the work involved in the design process. However, with the knowledge of the steps in the initial design process and of previous experience from similar projects, students will be freer to concentrate on the innovative and analytical aspects of their course project. The authors bring a unique combination of perspectives and experience to this text. It reflects both British and American academic practices in teaching aircraft design. Lloyd Jenkinson has taught aircraft design at both Loughborough and Southampton universities in the UK and Jim Marchman has taught both aircraft and spacecraft design at Virginia Tech in the US.* Demonstrates how basic aircraft design processes can be successfully applied in reality* Case studies allow both student and instructor to examine particular design challenges * Covers commercial and successful student design projects, and includes over 200 high quality illustrations

Automated Low-Altitude Air Delivery
Automated Low-Altitude Air Delivery

Author: Johann C. Dauer

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-11-02

Total Pages: 556

ISBN-13: 3030831442

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This book investigates Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) with a payload capacity of one metric ton for transportation. The authors provide a large variety of perspectives–from economics to technical realization. With the focus on such heavy-lift cargo UAS, the authors consider recently established methods for approval and certification, which they expect to be disruptive for unmanned aviation. In particular, the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) and its impact on the presented technological solutions and operational concepts are studied. Starting with the assumption of an operation over sparsely populated areas and below common air traffic, diverse measures to further reduce operational risks are proposed. Operational concepts derived from logistics use-cases set the context for an in-depth analysis including aircraft and system design, safe autonomy as well as airspace integration and datalinks. Results from simulations and technology demonstrations are presented as a proof of concept for solutions proposed in this book.

You Can Afford To Be A Pilot
You Can Afford To Be A Pilot

Author: Timothy S. O'Connor

Publisher: Timothy S. O'Connor

Published: 2010-11-25

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 1456408151

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The purpose of this book is not to teach ground school or flight training, but to teach the reader how to shop for these services and, once purchased, how to keep them affordable, efficient and useful. Learn about the new Sport Pilot Certificate license, ultralights, light sport aircraft, experimental aircraft, how to pass the FAA exams, the steps involved in learning to fly, getting the best flying lessons, how to choose instructors, and more on a budget.

Principles of Helicopter Aerodynamics with CD Extra
Principles of Helicopter Aerodynamics with CD Extra

Author: Gordon J. Leishman

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006-04-24

Total Pages: 860

ISBN-13: 9780521858601

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Written by an internationally recognized teacher and researcher, this book provides a thorough, modern treatment of the aerodynamic principles of helicopters and other rotating-wing vertical lift aircraft such as tilt rotors and autogiros. The text begins with a unique technical history of helicopter flight, and then covers basic methods of rotor aerodynamic analysis, and related issues associated with the performance of the helicopter and its aerodynamic design. It goes on to cover more advanced topics in helicopter aerodynamics, including airfoil flows, unsteady aerodynamics, dynamic stall, and rotor wakes, and rotor-airframe aerodynamic interactions, with final chapters on autogiros and advanced methods of helicopter aerodynamic analysis. Extensively illustrated throughout, each chapter includes a set of homework problems. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students, practising engineers, and researchers will welcome this thoroughly revised and updated text on rotating-wing aerodynamics.

The Future of Aerospace
The Future of Aerospace

Author: National Academy of Engineering

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1993-02-01

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 0309048818

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Few technological advances have affected the lives and dreams of individuals and the operations of companies and governments as much as the continuing development of flight. From space exploration to package transport, from military transport to passenger helicopter use, from passenger jumbo jets to tilt-rotor commuter planes, the future of flying is still rapidly developing. The essays in this volume survey the state of progress along several fronts of this constantly evolving frontier. Five eminent authorities assess prospects for the future of rotary-wing aircraft, large passenger aircraft, commercial aviation, manned spaceflight, and defense aerospace in the post-Cold War era.