> > Olin's wish is my demande ... > It wasn't a wish, but a offer. > You misunderstand. Non. > I was only offering to confirm or not the result of someone else's > search. Yes. That was understood. > That was a bunch of books. =A0The first few at least didn't even match the > title I gave. Yes - link looked good when I sent it but arrived walking wounded. STOP PRESS: This is 1st edition - details for 2nd edition further down. This hopefully works >From $US4.10 used. Book is perhaps (as author unspecified)(always helpful, if known, which it may not have been in this case). Understanding Flight (ISBN: 0071363777 / 0-07-136377-7) Anderson, David F.;Eberhardt, Scott McGraw-Hill, 2000. Book Condition: Good. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Buy all your books used. Help the earth. Bookseller Inventory # Synopsis: The simplest, most intuitive book on the toughest lessons of flight--addresses the science of flying in terms, explanations, and illustrations that make sense to those who most need to understand: those who fly. Debunks long-rooted misconceptions and offers a clear, minimal-math presentation that starts with how airplanes fly and goes on to clarify a diverse range of topics, such as design, propulsion, performance, high-speed flight, and flight testing. Not-to-be missed insights for pilots, instructors, flight students, aeronautical engineering students, and flight enthusiasts. _________ Aha- second edition from $19.53 Different cover art. http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?kn=3Dsecond+edition&tn=3Dunde= rstanding+flight&x=3D0&y=3D0 Understanding Flight, Second Edition (ISBN: 0071626964 / 0-07-162696-4 ) David Anderson, Scott Eberhardt Discover how planes get--and stay--airborne Now you can truly master an understanding of the phenomenon of flight. This practical guide is the most intuitive introduction to basic flight mechanics available. Understanding Flight, Second Edition, explains the principles of aeronautics in terms, descriptions, and illustrations that make sense--without complicated mathematics. Updated to include helicopter flight fundamentals and aircraft structures, this aviation classic is required reading for new pilots, students, engineers, and anyone fascinated with flight. Understanding Flight, Second Edition, covers: Physics of flight Wing design and configuration Stability and control Propulsion High-speed flight Performance and safety Aerodynamic testing Helicopters and autogyros Aircraft structures and materials R -- = http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist