Understanding Aerodynamics: Arguing from the Real Physics (Aerospace)

great book

Has substantial technical stuff. Useful for a beginner in aerodynamics.

Too often aerodynamics has been treated as applied mathematics. This is akin to force the learning of English by committing to memory English grammar rules that the vast majority of native speakers never think about. This has an effect of discouraging anyone but the most unusual students. This book, along with Ed Obert's Aerodynamic design of transport airplane, published in 2009, are important and refreshing in that both are highly informative but not math heavy. Obert's book is one of experience. McLean's book, however, tackles the theory of aerodynamics from a physical point of view. It enhances your understanding of the fundamentals, which is a necessary part of an aerodynamicist's know-how. Only by combining a strong background in theory and all-around experience can an aerodynamicist hope to function in today's highly competitive aircraft manufacturing business. I sincerely recommend this book to people who have long lost hope in a pure mathematical and lifeless approach.

Nice to get a fresh review of Aerodynamics, lots of subject to consider and lot's of things to go back and review from even top authors on the subject.

Excellent !

As someone who spent Decades running Wind Tunnel and computational Research the Author provides a profound Explanation on every Topic discussed in the Book. Text is easy readable and immersive for someone truly interested in Aerodynamics.

The recipient of this gift was very pleased with the content. It is a great book written by a very knowledgeable person. As purchaser of this book in hardcover I was disappointed that upon opening the front cover full to write an message (its a present) on the inside, the binding split and ripped a bit. definitely not worth the 90€! Go with the softcover. Otherwise a great present, well received.