Anderson's Introduction to Flight is designed for first or second-year engineering students and
any reader looking for an introduction to aerospace engineering. It is written in an
intentionally easy-to-understand style. Readers are introduced to the basic areas of
aerodynamics flight dynamics propulsion and space flight (astronautics). In this edition
space flight content covers the expanding role of space vehicles within the field of aerospace
engineering. Continuing the tradition of the previous edition the 9th edition is intended not
only to educate but also to motivate the reader to pursue the subject of aerospace engineering.
In addition new sections continue the unique tradition of including historical content
discussing the origins of the technology. If you want to understand the engineering behind how
airplanes fly how spacecrafts are launched into space and how they are able to follow the
right path to their destination this book is for you.
