Airplane stability and control a history of the technologies that made aviation possible - Abzug, Malcolm J. (Cambridge University Press, 2002)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 357-376) and index
Early developments in stability and control -- Research centers and texts -- Flying qualities becomes a science -- Power effects on stability and control -- Managing control forces -- Stability and control at the design stage -- The jets at an awkward age -- The discovery of inertial coupling -- Spinning and recovery -- Tactical airplane maneuverability -- High mach number difficulties -- Naval aircraft problems -- Ultra-light and human-powered airplanes -- Fuel slosh, deep stall, and more -- Safe personal airplanes -- Stability and control issues with variable sweep -- Modern canard configurations Evolution of the equations of motion -- The elastic airplane -- Stability augmentation -- Flying qualities research moves with the times -- Challenge of stealth aerodynamics -- Very large aircraft -- Work still to be done
"Much of the book's content captures never-before-available impressions of those active in the field, from pre-Wright brothers airplane and glider builders straight through to contemporary aircraft designers. The chapters are arranged thematically, dealing with single subjects over their entire history. These include early developments, research centers, the effects of power on stability and control, the discovery of inertial coupling, the challenge of stealth aerodynamics, a look toward the future, and much more. This updated edition includes new developments in propulsion-controlled aircraft, fly-by-wire technology, redundancy management, applications, and safety
It is profusely illustrated with photographs and figures and includes brief biographies of noted stability and control figures along with a core bibliography. Professionals, students, and aviation enthusiasts alike will appreciate the comprehensive yet readable approach to this history of airplane stability and control."--BOOK JACKET.