Aeronautical Engineer's databook

The objective of this Aeronautical Engineer’s Data book is to provide a concise and useful source of up-to-date information for the student or practising aeronautical engineer.Despite the proliferation of specialized information sources, there is still a need for basic data on established engineering rules, conversions, modern aircraft and engines to be available in an easily assimilated format. An aeronautical engineer cannot afford to ignore the importance of engineering data and rules. Basic theoretical principles underlie the design of all the hardware of aeronautics. The practical processes of fluid mechanics, aircraft design, material choice, and basic engineering design form the foundation of the subject. Technical standards, directives and regulations are also important – they represent accumulated knowledge and form invaluable guidelines for the industry.

The purpose of the book is to provide a basic set of technical data that you will find useful. It is divided into 13 sections, each containing specific ‘discipline’ information.Units and conversions are covered in Section 2; a mixture of metric and imperial units are still in use in the aeronautical industry. Information on FAA regulations is summarized in Section 1 – these develop rapidly and affect us all. The book contains cross-references to other standards systems and data sources. You will find these essential if you need to find more detailed information on a particular subject. There is always a limit to the amount of information that you can carry with you –the secret is knowing where to look for the rest.