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Old March 22nd 09, 02:56 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Mike Schumann
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That is a VERY good reference!!!

Mike Schumann

"Martin Gregorie" wrote in message
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On Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:28:59 -0700, The Real Doctor wrote:

Incidentally, if you don't have a copy of "An Album of Fluid Motion" by
Milton Van Dyke, get it. You'll love it. Every gliding club should have
one.

Another recommendation:

http://www.av8n.com/how/ gives a good description of how an aeroplane
works. A lot of it is similar to "Stick and Rudder", so its written for
pilots rather than aircraft designers. However, section 3 has excellent
descriptions and diagrams showing how a wing works. It was recommended to
me by a professional aerodynamicist who is a model designer and has flown
gliders.


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