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Author Alexander, David E., 1955-
Title Why don't jumbo jets flap their wings? : flying animals, flying machines, and how they are different / David E. Alexander
Publisher New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, c2009
LOCATION CALL # STATUS
  Main floor books  629.13 ALEXA      CHECK SHELVES
Descript 278 p. : ill. ;}c24 cm
Bibliog. Includes bibliographical references and index
Contents Flying animals and flying machines : birds of a feather? -- Hey buddy, need a lift? -- Power : the primary push -- To turn or not to turn -- A tail of two tails -- Flight instruments -- Dispensing with power : soaring -- Straight up : vertical take-offs and hovering -- Stoop of the falcon : predation and aerial combat -- Biology meets technology head-on : ornithopters and human-powered flight
Subject Aeronautics -- Popular works
Animal flight -- Popular works
Flying-machines -- Popular works
Airplanes -- Popular works
Birds -- Flight -- Popular works
ISBN 0813544793



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