What is a good beginner's book for Aeronautical Engineering?

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The recommended beginner's book for Aeronautical Engineering is "Introduction to Flight" by John D. Anderson. This textbook covers fundamental concepts such as lift, drag, and performance, making it suitable for newcomers to the field. A basic understanding of Calculus is beneficial for comprehending the material. While the latest edition may be costly, older versions can be found on platforms like Google Books.

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  • Basic understanding of Calculus
  • Familiarity with fundamental physics concepts
  • Interest in Aerospace Engineering principles
  • Access to "Introduction to Flight" by John D. Anderson
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This discussion is beneficial for college freshmen interested in pursuing Aeronautical Engineering, educators seeking teaching materials, and anyone looking to build foundational knowledge in Aerospace principles.

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I am a freshmen in college, and I am really interested in Airplanes and is considering Aeronautical Engineering. Right now I'm just in the General Engineering field, so I was wondering if there was anyone out there that may know a good book (for beginners) on Aeronautical Engineering.

Thanks.. anything/everything helps.
 
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I'm not exactly sure what you are looking for but Introduction to Flight by John D. Anderson is a pretty good book that touches on many of the basics of Aerospace Engineering. It gives a brief background of the field and explains the concepts of lift, drag, performance, etc. Some knowledge of Calculus would be beneficial to understanding the book.

Just as a warning this is a textbook, my introductory class uses this book so it is expensive to get the latest version. However, I do remember seeing an older version available on Google books at one point.
 

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