[.ca] Model Aircraft Aerodynamics (ISBN 1854861905)

Good explanation of aerodynamic basics:
This books gives a good qualitative explanation of the aerodynamic basics. Calculations are left in the appendix, so the mathophobics will not be intimidated. It debunks myths such as the "dive test". The only bad thing about this book is a few typos on graphs that can be rather confusing.

great book for the novice and expert alike:
While I have not read this text cover to cover it appears to be a great find. I have a graduate degree in engineering and this book seems to be perfect for anyone interested in how their model flies. I hope to use some of the concepts in this text for my graduate student projects. You cannot go wrong with this one.

Nice Item:
An extensive book, covering a multitude of subjects related to model aircraft aerodynamics. Certainly worth the read if you're seriously interested in the theory of what makes a model aircraft work.

MORE HELIS AND ROCKETS:
I THINK THAT IT COULD BE A LITTLE BIT MORE DETAILED IN HELICOPTERS SUBJECTS AND HAVE SOME CONSIDERATIONS ABOUT ROCKETS Aerodynamics.

For the Inquisitive R/C Enthusiast: Start Here!:
Don't judge this book by it's lightweight looking cover like I once did. This book is a CLASSIC filled with 100's of pages of important information for understanding aerodynamics in general and improving your model aircraft. Simons has a gift for conveying all of this knowledge without resorting to mind-numbing mathematics, instead relying on vector graphics and charts so that all can follow along. I am now reading the book for a second time highlighting important bits as I go! It's a great value for anyone wanting to design or just learn more about their R/C hobby. There are even chapters on the dynamics of propellers and helicopters. Appendix 1 contains all the salient calculations necessary to design a plane from scratch. Appendix 2 has some experimental data on airfoils. Appendix 3 has hundreds of airfoils and laminar bodies from many different sources. Publishers: please add more polar data to appendix 2 and replace that cheesy cover with something more appropriate in the next edition.