Product Description
Concise compilation of subsonic aerodynamic characteristics of NACA wing sections, plus description of theory. 350pp. of tables.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 13 reviews)

Classic Aerodynamics

It's an excellent book, but mathematical it can be a little challenging. I wore out my first copy, but I was lucky enough to find a first edition hardcover.

I especially liked the part that deals with flow about arbitrary wing sections. In the theory you need to know specific points to do the calculations, but with a little modification to the theory you can choose arbitrary points. I still use the program I made years ago. It's fast and it gives pretty good results (it's based on a perfect fluid so no stall characteristics).

January 26, 2008

Good Book

I found this book very interesting and complete although it is VERY technical and i recommend it for only those who know a lot about the theme
July 13, 2007

A Classic

This is a well written book that aircraft designers and those engaged in a serious study of wing aerodynamics will find useful, helpful and handy. This is not a book for the novice but for aeronautical engineering specialists who can handle fluid dynamics theory, performance and other mathematical manipulations. Although the book has been around for some time (I first used it at university as a recommended text in aerodynamics over 25 years ago), the theory and concepts are still very much relevant and applicable today.

For those seeking advanced knowledge on wing aerodynamics theory and have a flair for mathematics especially calculus, this is an excellent reference book that is well recommended.

March 21, 2007

Review of the book "Theory of Wing Sections"

To Whom it May Conccern.
This is probably the best book written on the subject.

regards
Michael
November 06, 2006

Difficult, but complete

I bought this book mostly as a reference. As such, I have not worked through much of it. Mathematically, the authors hold nothing back from the theory of fluid dynamics--as such, it's not an easy book to work through, but doable with patience. But, it certainly appears to all be there, if/when you may need it.
August 30, 2006

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