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Glider Origins

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"Glider Origins" offers a captivating journey through the evolution of unpowered flight, from ancient dreams to modern engineering marvels. Beginning with Otto Lilienthal's groundbreaking controlled flights in 1891, the book weaves together the technical foundations of aerodynamics with the compelling stories of aviation pioneers who dared to challenge gravity.

Through meticulous research drawing from primary sources and engineering archives, readers discover how early glider experiments laid the essential groundwork for all modern aviation. The narrative progresses chronologically, exploring three key aspects: the fundamental engineering principles of unpowered flight, the visionary inventors who advanced glider technology, and the transformation of gliding from experimental science to recreational pursuit.

Particularly fascinating is the examination of how German gliding movements of the 1920s and 1930s, along with wartime necessity, drove significant technological innovations in aircraft design. The book expertly balances technical content with accessibility, explaining complex concepts like lift, drag, and thermal dynamics through clear examples and practical applications.

What sets this work apart is its comprehensive interdisciplinary approach, connecting glider development to meteorology, materials science, and physics. The book explores both civilian and military applications, from training pilots to conducting atmospheric research, while maintaining a focus on the engineering principles that make unpowered flight possible. For mechanical engineers, aviation enthusiasts, and students alike, it serves as both a technical reference and a testament to human ingenuity in the quest for flight.

© 2025 Publifye (E-bog): 9788233959425

Oversættere: AI

Release date

E-bog: 30. januar 2025

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