A modern introduction to aircraft gas turbine engines intended to provide the fundamentals of turbines to maintenance personnel and pilots either to simply understand the basics of turbines, or as a primer before studying the details of the specific engines you will be involved with. Easy to understand, step by step descripti...

This is the most up-to-date, and indepth, and complete book available on the design, theory, maintenance, and operation of gas turbine engines. It thoroughly explains each system of both large and turbine powerplants showing you design, function, operation, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures. Over 500 ill...

Contains questions and answers from each chapter in the Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplants Textbook with page references. Packed with Illustrations and explanations....

Powerplant covers the syllabus for the JAR-FCL 021 exam paper. This volume gives the reader an insight into the construction, function, and operation of both piston and gas turbine engines. For examination purposes, the engines as described are to be considered 'generic', in reality each manufacturer will achieve the same obje...

An excellent reference book for aviation professionals and enthusiasts who wish to broaden their knowledge of jet engine technology and its associated subjects. The author provides a comprehensive explanation of the components that constitute a gas turbine aero-engine, examining both the design and function of all engine part...

Beginning with a summary of the mechanics of flight, it goes on to cover various aspects such as air and airflow, aerofoils, thrust, level flight, gliding, landing, performance, manoeuvres and stability and control.Many of the diagrams have been redrawn and new photographs depicting modern aircraft types have been included. R...

Within a few months of joining Rolls-Royce, Stanley Hooker, who had never before seen an aero engine, had added thirty per cent more power to the legendary Merlin engine. This was the start of a meteoric career, which in the middle of World War II saw the mature Hooker put in charge of turning the embryonic Whittle turbojet in...

Whether you are a student professional pilot needing to prepare for ground examinations, or a general aviation pilot wishing to learn more about how your engine operates, Oxford Aviation ATPL Aircraft Piston Engines brand new interactive multimedia CD-ROM, on Aircraft Piston Engines, is for you. If you are a student professio...

ATPL Training Manual 4: Aircraft General Knowledge 3 - Powerplant, comprehensively covers the JAR-FCL syllabus and Learning Objectives for this subject and also includes specimen revision and test questions and answers. It deals with engine design and engine operation considerations as well as with the recognition of engine ...

Range and Endurance has been written mainly with the student, Private Pilot and new Commercial Pilot in mind, flying light single and twin-engine aircraft. However, pilots with greater experience may also enjoy reading this book as a refresher on range and endurance flying.Starting with a brief look at fuel technology, conside...

This book is recognised as the definitive insight into the complex world of gas turbine technology. Written by Rolls-Royce engineers it provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the workings of the gas turbine. High–quality and detailed illustrations are featured throughout the book as it takes you on a journey f...

Highly illustrated and clearly written, this manual is a must have for pilots. It offers a complete description of turbine aircraft engines and systems including turboprops and jets. Additional chapters on high-speed aerodynamics, multipilot crew coordination, wake turbulence, and high altitude weather are discussed at length....