book’s use as an introductory text for colleges and universities offering an aeronautical program. After surveying students enrolled in collegiate aviation programs, college professors, and aviation industry professionals, the result is this fourth edition that combines introductory concepts of aerodynamics with simple, yet important introductory practical application of math formulas.
All 15 chapters have some level of updating and additional content. The revision contains additional explanation of math equations with step‐by‐step examples on the application of the equation to flight. Most chapters have been updated with special areas of interest titled “Application,” that offer opportunities for further exploration and application of the chapter material. The fourth revision was written for those in the aviation industry, regardless of their position and level of experience. Whether this textbook will serve as one’s first venture into a career in aerodynamics, or simply serve as a reference handbook for those already established within the aviation industry, the core goals of this textbook are to improve the application of flight theory to introductory aerodynamics and expand operational flight safety.
Changes in the fourth edition:
Added chapter objectives at the beginning of each chapter
Consolidation of Chapters 6 and 7, and Chapters 8 and 9
Added Application areas to expand the practical application of chapter material
Added step‐by‐step examples of how to apply math equations to real‐world situations
Added additional end of chapter questions and solutions
Added updated graphics, including correlation with current government agency publications
Added detail in subject matter emphasizing practical application
The authors would like to thank their contacts at Wiley for their continuous support throughout this revision, as well as the support of colleagues and families. In particular, the authors would like to thank William O. Young for his technical and editorial contribution to this revision, in addition to his careful review of this manuscript Mr. Young’s guidance based on his experience as a flight instructor in land and seaplane operations was instrumental.
Finally, the authors would like to acknowledge the previous work of Charles E. Dole and James E. Lewis, the original authors for the first two editions of this textbook, and to acknowledge their contribution to improving aviation safety through education and practical application.
Joseph R. Badick
Adjunct Faculty, Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL, USA
Brian A. Johnson
Adjunct Faculty, Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL, USA
About the Authors
Joseph R. Badick has over 40 years of flight experience in both single‐ and multi‐engine, land/seaplane aircraft, with an airline transport certificate. He also holds a commercial certificate for rotorcraft with a helicopter rating. A licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic, with inspection authorization, he has installed numerous aircraft aerodynamic performance supplemental type certificates, with test flight checks. He holds a PhD (ABD) in business from Northcentral University of Arizona and a master’s degree in aeronautical science. He was Naval Officer for 30 years as an Aeronautical Engineer Duty Officer (AEDO), involved in all aspects of aircraft maintenance, logistics, acquisition, and test/evaluation. Currently, he is an adjunct faculty member with Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University.
Brian A. Johnson is a former regional airline pilot and corporate pilot who holds an airline transport pilot certificate with a multi‐engine rating, in addition to commercial pilot single‐engine land/sea privileges and a remote pilot certificate with a small unmanned aircraft system rating. He is an active instrument and multi‐engine Gold Seal flight instructor with an advanced ground instructor rating and serves as a FAASTeam representative. He holds a master’s degree in aeronautical science from Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University and currently serves as an associate professor for a two‐year Career Pilot/Aviation Management degree program, in addition to serving as an adjunct faculty member for the Aeronautics department in Embry‐Riddle Aeronautical University’s Worldwide campus.
About the Companion Website
This book is accompanied by a companion website.
www.wiley.com/go/badick/flight_theory_aerodynamics
This website includes:
Lecture slides available to download in PowerPoint
Test Bank of questions
Abstracts
1 Introduction to the Flight Environment
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
After completing this chapter, you should be able to:
Define basic units of measurement used in the introduction to aerodynamics in flight and convert from one unit of measurement to another.
Identify the four forces on an airplane in constant altitude, unaccelerated flight.
Calculate the mass of an aircraft.
Define vector addition and apply to an aircraft in a climb.
Describe Newton’s laws of motion and recognize how they apply to an introduction to aerodynamics.
Define the purpose of linear motion in relation to constant acceleration, and then calculate aircraft acceleration, takeoff distance, and takeoff time.
Describe the difference between energy and work and calculate the potential and kinetic energy of an aircraft in flight.
Calculate the equivalent horsepower of an aircraft from a known thrust and speed.
Define friction as it applies to an aircraft.
A basic understanding of the physical laws of nature that affect aircraft in flight and on the ground is a prerequisite for the study of aerodynamics. Modern aircraft have become more sophisticated, and more automated, using advanced materials in their construction requiring pilots to renew their understanding of the natural forces encountered during flight. Understanding how pilots control and counteract these forces better prepares pilots and engineers for the art of flying for harnessing the fundamental physical laws that guide them. Though at times
