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Aerodynamics of the Helicopter

Authors / Details: Alfred Gessow, Gary C. Myers Jr., 1952, College Park Press, 1999

The classic text on helicopter aerodynamics, "Aerodynamics of the Helicopter" has been in continuous print for over fifty years. Clearly written and well illustrated, the book focuses on fundamental physical relationships without a highly complex mathematical development. The emphasis on fundamentals makes the book an ideal – indeed, necessary – first step towards more advanced study.

The book has found wide readership amongst engineers and others, such as pilots and middle-level managers in industry and government, whose work requires them to have more than a general, qualitative understanding of the whys and wherefores of helicopter flight.