Introductory Physics with Aviation Applications

This introductory physics textbook guides the student through various topics in physics with special applications to aviation including units problem-solving vectors forces & motion aerodynamics & flight dynamics electronics and thermodynamics. The approach is algebra-based and includes a review of trigonometry making the text accessible to students at various levels of mathematical preparation. Each chapter features helpful Sample Problems and concludes with thought-provoking problems for homework or practice. Students of aviation will find this text a helpful resource in learning about the physics that makes their remarkable line of work possible and seasoned aviators will find it a useful resource.