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Analytical Aircraft Flight Dynamics, Performance, Stability, and Control

Coming soon in January 2026

Authors

, University of Toronto
Published 2026

Description

Master the principles of flight dynamics, performance, stability, and control with this comprehensive and self-contained textbook. A strong focus on analytical rigor, balancing theoretical derivations and case studies, equips students with a firm understanding of the links between formulae and results. Over 130 step-by-step examples and 130 end-of-chapter problems cement student understanding, with solutions available to instructors. Computational Matlab code is provided for all examples, enabling students to acquire hands-on understanding, and over 200 ground-up diagrams, from simple “paper plane”…

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Key features

  • Clear learning objectives, provided for every chapter, set targets for students and guide learning
  • Includes case studies across different subjects to provide coverage of a wide range of topics using the same configuration
  • Uses an analytical, integrated approach with a strong focus on modelling and simulation

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