This book uses an optimal mix of physical insight and mathematical presentation to illustrate core concepts of professional aircraft flight dynamics. Updated version of the aerodynamic model is presented with the corrected definition of the rate (dynamic) derivatives, supported with examples of real-life airplanes and related data, supported by open-source computational tool. It introduces bifurcation and continuation methods as a tool for flight dynamic analysis. Second edition covers wind effects on aircraft modal dynamics and case studies of an airship dynamics, effects of morphing characteristics on the dynamic modes of a model rigid fixed-wing UAV with added data and solved examples. Aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students of aerospace and mechanical engineering, this book Covers up to date, corrected, "clean" presentation of the elements of flight dynamics Presents blend of theory, practice and application with real-life practical examples Provides a unique viewpoint of the applied aerodynamicist and aircraft designer Introduces bifurcation and continuation methods as a tool for flight dynamics analysis Includes a computational tool and real-life example carried through the chapters.

Book Information
ISBN 9780367562076
Author Nandan K. Sinha
Format Hardback
Page Count 440
Imprint CRC Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 156g