Helicopter Theory - (Dover Books on Aeronautical Engineering) by Wayne Johnson (Paperback)

The "Monumental Engineering Text" is a comprehensive guide to helicopter design and development, covering all aspects of vertical flight, forward flight, performance, mathematics of rotating systems, rotary wing dynamics and aerodynamics, aeroelasticity, stability and control, stall, noise, and more.

Written by an experienced engineer with work experience at the U.S.

Army and NASA, this book provides a thorough understanding of the engineering analysis required to design a highly successful rotorcraft.

With 189 illustrations and a focus on both historical context and practical application, this text is essential reading for any student or aeronautical engineer interested in the design and development of vertical-flight aircraft.