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).

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

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.

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

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Michael

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.

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.

The book contains much theoretical material. I did not find it practical for the application that I needed and that is the application of wing sections to motor racing cars.

The co-ordinates of wing sections could be found in much more detail by just doing an internet search.

Interesting reading with many advanced mathematical formuli but it has very limited practical use.

The book contains much theoretical material. I did not find it practical for the application that I needed and that is the application of wing sections to motor racing cars.

The co-ordinates of wing sections could be found in much more detail by just doing an internet search.

Interesting reading with many advanced mathematical formuli but it has very limited practical use.

This is a classical text for aeronautical engineering for the expert, expert-to-be or novice. A large portion of the book deals with specific NACA airfoils and the math is advanced. But even without the math, one can glean much knowledge between these covers.

The book is truly a must edition for any aviation library, whether you are an engineer, kit builder or simply an aviation enthusiast. Last, I gain nothing from this review other than the satisfaction of providing an objective opinion for anyone selecting books due to an interest in aviation. Learn to fly. Build an aircraft

This is a classical text for aeronautical engineering for the expert, expert-to-be or novice. A large portion of the book deals with specific NACA airfoils and the math is advanced. But even without the math, one can glean much knowledge between these covers.

The book is truly a must edition for any aviation library, whether you are an engineer, kit builder or simply an aviation enthusiast. Last, I gain nothing from this review other than the satisfaction of providing an objective opinion for anyone selecting books due to an interest in aviation. Learn to fly. Build an aircraft

I use this for my Aerodynamics courses (recomended by prof.). It is a great supplement to our book "Fundementals of Aerodynamics" by Anderson. Great buy for the price.

I use this for my Aerodynamics courses (recomended by prof.). It is a great supplement to our book "Fundementals of Aerodynamics" by Anderson. Great buy for the price.

I have worn out two copies of this in my professional days, and I am doing so again with my 'hobby' copy. It is much handier that the on-line references for NACA data and for doing the 'quick flip through' when thinking about design. It is not, however, for either the mathematicall un-initiated, nor for the first-time designer. The book is both thorough and rigorous in its treatment of the topics it covers. All in all, along with the other standard texts, it supplies the needed data ad information when thinking 'I wonder if that will work...'

I have worn out two copies of this in my professional days, and I am doing so again with my 'hobby' copy. It is much handier that the on-line references for NACA data and for doing the 'quick flip through' when thinking about design. It is not, however, for either the mathematicall un-initiated, nor for the first-time designer. The book is both thorough and rigorous in its treatment of the topics it covers. All in all, along with the other standard texts, it supplies the needed data ad information when thinking 'I wonder if that will work...'

Even if the book is old, it's the base of the airfoil understanding, because of the data included. Don't look for strange things here, just the classic stuff, but very complete.

Even if the book is old, it's the base of the airfoil understanding, because of the data included. Don't look for strange things here, just the classic stuff, but very complete.

This book contains a historical review of the development of wing sections along with their mathematical basis and provides not only coordinates but performance data on many. Most of the source data for my shareware program came from this book.

This book contains a historical review of the development of wing sections along with their mathematical basis and provides not only coordinates but performance data on many. Most of the source data for my shareware program came from this book.

This is a somewhat advanced reference text on wing aerodynamics and is definitely not for the beginner. It assumes the reader has a considerable knowledge of mathematics, including a great deal of calculus. On the other hand, if one can filter out some of the dry math and retain the important concepts, this is a book well worth having in your library.

This is a somewhat advanced reference text on wing aerodynamics and is definitely not for the beginner. It assumes the reader has a considerable knowledge of mathematics, including a great deal of calculus. On the other hand, if one can filter out some of the dry math and retain the important concepts, this is a book well worth having in your library.

This should be the first book on the shelf of any serious aircraft designer. The first half of the book is a review of classic airfoil theory, including all of the pertinent formulas. It is a bit dry and definitely not a textbook, but rather a comprehensive reference manual. Most people skip the text and buy the book for the second half, which is a compilation of all the basic NACA airfoils. Each airfoil shape is exactly described and includes graphs of performance data. This is a "must have" book for anyone who wants to design airfoils, whether they are the wings of an airplane, or the fins, rudders, etc. of a sailboat.

This should be the first book on the shelf of any serious aircraft designer. The first half of the book is a review of classic airfoil theory, including all of the pertinent formulas. It is a bit dry and definitely not a textbook, but rather a comprehensive reference manual. Most people skip the text and buy the book for the second half, which is a compilation of all the basic NACA airfoils. Each airfoil shape is exactly described and includes graphs of performance data. This is a "must have" book for anyone who wants to design airfoils, whether they are the wings of an airplane, or the fins, rudders, etc. of a sailboat.