Helicopter Dynamics and Aerodynamics

This book is an extremely valuable contribution to the advancement of the helicopter industry; it is also important and timely with reference to other types of vertically rising aircraft. From my personal knowledge of him I know that the author is inspired by a long -standing and devoted enthusiasm for this new frontier of aeronautics. To this conviction he brings the highest scientific competence in several other fields coupled with outstanding success as a practising project engineer in VTOL aircraft development. The increasing complexity of all branches of science spotlights one of the most enigmatic hurdles in our technology. The problem is to induce that uniquely qualified top echelon group to meet the ever-increasing demands of industrial performance while at the same time making the essential contribution to the literature which only a few of such experienced leaders can make. This text is a fine example of the type of simplification and clarification which may well be applied in other fields to link the most advanced achievements in industry with the vital educational needs of our society. Concise and practical analytical methods are presented in several areas which were previously subject only to costly experimental solutions. Complete mastery and working familiarity with past theory and practice is evident from the fresh approach and the imaginative departure from convention when justified. Many basic concepts are presented from a new viewpoint which cannot fail to prove stimulating. For those interested in the classical aspects of vertical flight in the dawning space age as well as for the engineer seeking more effective practical design references for industry, this book is a significant advance which should be included in every library on the subject.