The Simple Science of Flight
by Henk Tennekes · first published 1997
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From the smallest gnat to the largest aircraft, all things that fly obey the same aerodynamic principles. In The Simple Science of Flight, Henk Tennekes investigates just how machines and creatures fly: what size wings they need, how much energy is required for their journeys, how they cross deserts and oceans, how they take off, climb, and soar. Fascinated by the similarities between nature and technology, Tennekes offers an introduction to flight that teaches by association. Swans and Boeings differ in numerous ways, but they follow the same aerodynamic principles. Biological evolution and i
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Bird physics are really interesting. There's an excellent (and accessible) book called "The Simple Science of Flight" by Henk Tennekes (who is an expert in the study of turbulence) which I really enjoyed reading, highly recommend it.
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