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	Aircraft Design Course, by Bill Whitney Bill Whitney's 'Aicraft Design Course' is a 4-part course on 3 DVDs, designed to guide the serious designer through many of the technical and complex calculations necessary in designing your own aircraft. All the relevent subjects are discussed in a tutorial style, and the DVDs are accompanied by an 80-page booklet of course notes. As referenced by PFA Chief Engineer Francis Donaldson in February issue of PF Magazine. Price: £75.00


	Aircraft Performance and Design Written by one of the most succesful aerospace authors, this new book develops aircraft performance techniques from first principles and applies then to real airplanes. It also address a philosophy of, and techniques for aircraft design. By developing and discussing these two subjects in a single text, the author captures a degree of synergism not found in other texts. The book is written in a conversational style, a trademark of all of John Anderson's texts, to enhance the readers' understanding. Table of Contents Contents listong : PART I: Preliminary Considertions 1 The Evolution of the Airplane and its Performance: A Short History 2 Aerodynamics of the Airplane: The Drag Polar 3 Some Propulsion Characteristics PART II: Airplane Performance 4 The Equations of Motion 5 Airplane Performance: Steady Flight 6 Airplane Performance: Accelerated Flight PART III Airplane Design 7 The Philosphy of Airplane Design 8 Design of a Propeller-Driven Airplane 9 Design of Jet-Propelled Airplanes Postface References Appendix A: Standard Altitude Table (SI Units) Appendix B: Standard Altitude Table (English Engineering Units) Price: £44.00


	Understanding Aircraft Structures - 4th Edition By: JOHN CUTLER (CONSULTING ENGINEER) and Jeremy Liber (Technical Director at Britten-Norman Aircraft Ltd) This book explains aircraft structures so as to provide a basic understanding of the subject and the terminology used, as well as illustrating some of the problems. It provides a brief historical background, and covers parts of the aeroplane, loads, structural form, materials, processes, detail design, quality control, stressing, and the documentation associated with modification and repairs. The Fourth Edition takes account of new materials and the new European regulatory system. Detailed contents listing : Preface Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 History; 2.1 Outline; 2.2 Wire-braced structures; 2.3 Semi-monocoque structures; 2.4 Sandwich structures; 2.5 Review of the key points Chapter 3 Parts of the Aircraft; 3.1 Terms connected with flight; 3.2 Terms connected with control; 3.3 Terms connected with high-lift devices; 3.4 Terms associated with the shape and dimensions of the aircraft; 3.5 Review of the key points Chapter 4 Loads on the Aircraft; 4.1 General flight forces; 4.2 Acceleration loads 4.3 Further aerodynamic loads; 4.4 Other loads; 4.5 Further load factors; 4.6 Loads acting on the whole aircraft; 4.7 Review of the key points; 4.8 References Chapter 5 The form of structures; 5.1 Structure relative to aircraft design; 5.2 Historic form of structure; 5.3 General form of structure; 5.4 The basic load systems in structures; 5.5 The forms of stress in materials; 5.6 Bending and torsion; 5.7 Compression; 5.8 The whole structure; 5.9 Review of the key points; 5.10 References Chapter 6 Materials; 6.1 Choice of materials; 6.2 Material properties; 6.3 Smart structures (and materials); 6.4 Cost as a property of a material; 6.5 Heat treatment; 6.6 Reference numbers for materials; 6.7 Review of the key points; 6.8 References Chapter 7 Processes; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Manufacturing;7.3 Jointing; 7.4 Review of the key points; 7.5 References Chapter 8 Corrosion and protective treatments; 8.1 Nature of corrosion; 8.2 Causes of corrosion; 8.3 Protection against corrosion; 8.4 Review of the key points; 8.5 References Chapter 9 Detail design; 9.1 Sheet-metal components; 9.2 Machined components and large forgings; 9.3 Notching and stress raisers; 9.4 Rivets and bolts; 9.5 Joggling; 9.6 Clips or cleats; 9.7 Stringer/frame intersections; 9.8 Lugs; 9.9 The 'stiff path'; 9.10 Review of the key points Chapter 10 Composite materials in aircraft structures; 10.1 What are composites?; 10.2 The strength of composite materials; 10.3 Types of structures; 10.4 Joining composites; 10.5 Fibres; 10.6 Resins; 10.7 Working safely with composites; 10.8 Review of the key points Chapter 11 Quality and airworthiness; 11.1 Quality assurance; 11.2 Control; 11.3 Procedures and systems; 11.4 Further notes on quality control functions; 11.5 Airworthiness engineering; 11.6 Maintenance schedule; 11.7 References; 11.8 Review of the key points Chapter 12 Stressing; 12.1 Introduction; 12.2 The stressman's work; 12.3 Stressing methods; 12.4 Stress reports; 12.5 Review of the key points; 12.6 References Chapter 13 Presentation of modifications and repairs; 13.1 Definitions; 13.2 The essential paperwork associated with modifications; 13.3 Review of the key points; 13.4 Conclusion; 13.5 References Appendices Price: £24.99


	Kitplane Construction - NEW 3rd Edition Featuring new and classic kitplane designs, this proven bestseller is the most current and comprehensive resource available on choosing, building, and flying homebuilt planes. Covering tubing and fabric, wood, traditional sheet metal, and the latest composites, Kit Airplane Construction uses step-by-step instructions and detailed case studies of kitplane models to give amateur plane builders the knowledge needed to create and fly their own aircraft. Price: £22.99


	The Sportplane Builder - Aircraft Construction Methods - TONY BINGELIS Tony Bingelis's first authoritative book - the definitive introduction to homebuilding. Essential information on construction practices, fiberglass techniques, canopies, windshields, instrumentation, fuel systems, control systems, landing gear components, electrical systems, covering and painting. 320 pages, illustrated throughout. Price: £22.00


	Sportplane Construction Techniques - A Builder's Handbook - TONY BINGELIS Tony Bingelis's second book on homebuilts, with more sections on getting ready to build, construction practices, fiberglass components, control systems, aircraft interiors, canopies & windshields, landing gears, instrumentation, electrical systems, finishing etc. 368 pages, fully illustrated throughout. Price: £22.00


	Simplified Aircraft Design for Homebuilders Dan Raymer's excellent manual is an ideal first book on airplane design, combining professional experience with directness, clarity of expression and the benefit of contemporary technological developments. All aspects ofdesign are examined, including loading, sizing, geometry, lofting, aerodynamics, propulsion,stability, take-off, speed, range etc. Fully illustrated throughout, annotated and indexed. Price: £32.00


	Design of Light Aircraft - Richard Hiscocks Extensive and well illustrated manual. Wing theory is covered in detail, as well as aerofoil selection process, scale effect, stability and control, biplane theory, component loading, structural stiffness requirements, flutter, fatigue and safety factors. These subjects are examined in the light of practical requirements and good design practice. 279 pages - graphs, charts, formulae etc. throughout. Price: £36.00


	Evans Lightplane Handbook This exceptional book provides a ready source of data commonly used in the field of light aircraft design. Authored by the designer of the popular VP-1 and VP-2 homebuilts, the book includes detailed chapters on propellers, wood, aluminum, steel, composites, landing loads, flight loads, stress analysis, tubing, weight and balance, weights, data tables and an AN parts guide. By W S Evans Price: £26.00


	Volks Plane Plans & Pilot Handbook VP1 History, specification, plans, pilot handbook and performance etc. Price: £25.00


	Light Airplane Construction Covers in detail the fabrication and assembly of sheet metal, fiberglass and and Plexiglas components. This book is a must for a builder of any sheet metal aircraft. 92 pages. Many photos. By L Pazmany Price: £24.00


	Light Airplane Design Pazmany's classic book covers the basics of aircraft design, specifially using his own PL-1 Laminar. He covers all the cosiderations that need to be made, looking at safety, which wings to use, crash worthiness, airfoil selection, flaps, wing aerodynamics, cockpit and landing gear design etc. Graphs, tables and charts throughout. Price: £25.00


	Landing Gear Design for Light Aircraft - Volume 1 - CURRENTLY AWAITING MORE STOCK. Discusses in great detail all aspects of landing gear including tyres, wheels, brakes, loads and deflections, main gear, nose gears and tail gears. Includes 2 tables and 3 large foldout drawings. 245 pages, 463 illustrations. By L Pazmany Price: £52.00

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