Flight
by Stever, H. Guyford
Series: Life Science Library Published by : Time-Life Books (New York) Physical details: 200 p. ISBN:06120916292.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| j629.04 She Cutting edge transporation technology | j629.04 Wal Travel math | j629.13 Mel Aircraft and Flight | j629.13 Ste Flight | j629.130078 Wil Projects with Flight | j629.13009 Pea The story of flight | j629.1300922 Fre The Wright brothers |
Includes index.
The world of manned flight--from its primitive beginnings through the sophisticated present to the science-fiction future--makes up the scope of this book. It covers the history of flight, thee theory of aerodynamics, propulsion, navigation and air-traffic control, testing, design and other aspects of this world. This volume consists of alternating text chapters and picture essays. The Appendix comprises a glossary of airmen's slang and a chronological list of the highlights of manned flight.