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AERODYNAMICS FOR NAVAL
AVIATORS
BY
H. H. HURT, JR.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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PREFACE
The purpose of this textbook is to present the elements of applied
aerodynamics and aeronautical engineering which relate directly to
the problems of flying operations. All Naval Aviators possess a natural
interest in the basic aerodynamic factors which affect the performance
of all aircraft. Due .to the increasing complexity of modern aircraft,
this natural interest must be applied to develop a sound understanding
of basic engineering principles and an appreciation of some of the more
advanced problems of aerodynamics and engineering. The safety and
effectiveness of flying operations will depend greatly on the under-
standing and appreciation of how and why an airplane flies. The
principles of aerodynamics will provide the foundations for developing
exacting and precise flying techniques and operational procedures.
The content of this textbook has been arranged to provide as com-
plete as possible a reference for all phases of flying in Naval Aviation.
Hence, the text material is applicable to the problems of flight train-
ing, transition training, and general flying operations. The manner
of presentation throughout the text has been designed to provide the
elements of both theory and application and will allow either directed
or unassisted study. As a result, the text material’will be applicable
to supplement formal class Iectures and briefings and provide reading
material as a background for training and flying operations.
Much of the specialized mathematical detail of aerodynamics has
been omitted wherever it was considered unnecessary in the field of
flying operations. Also, many of the basic assumptions and limita-
tions of certain parts of aerodynamic theory have been omitted for the
sake of simplicity and clarity of presentation. In order to contend with
these specific shortcomings, the Naval Aviator should rely on the
assistance of certain specially qualified individuals within Naval Avia-
tion. For example, graduate aeronautical engineers, graduates of the
Test Pilot Training School at the Naval Air Test Center, graduates of
the Naval Aviation Safety Officers Course, and technical representatives
of the manufacturers are qualified to assist in interpreting and applying
the more difficult parts of aerodynamics and aeronautical engineering.
To be sure, the specialized qualifications of these individuals should
be utilized wherever possible.