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RAYMER's RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR AIRCRAFT DESIGN
These books have proven useful during years of aircraft conceptual design experience in industry
and during the writing of AIRCRAFT DESIGN: A Conceptual Approach,
the RDS design software, and
Dan Raymer's Simplified Aircraft Design for Homebuilders. I actually own almost every
one of the books listed below, and use them often.
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RAYMER's ESSENTIAL DESIGNER'S LIBRARY
- Theory of Wing Sections
- Ira H. Abbott, Albert E. Von Doenhoff (Contributor)
- Raymer says: THE book for NACA airfoil data, also a nice theory overview.
- Fluid Dynamic Drag
- Sighard F. Hoerner; Hardcover
- Raymer says: Another must-have. What's the drag? Check Hoerner.
- Airplane Performance Stability and Control
- Courtland D. Perkins, Robert E. Hage / Paperback / Published 1949
- Raymer says: This book seems to have been a key source book for most later books on these topics. I still use it often.
- Airplane Flight Dynamics and Automatic Flight Controls Pt. 1
- J. Roskam / Published 1982
- Raymer says: The best overall book for practical S&C estimation, and has many of the key DATCOM charts useful for aero and S&C calculations. It also has the huge S&C equations written out in an understandable format.
- Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures
- E. F. Bruhn; Hardcover
- Raymer says: Every designer and structural analyst has a copy of this huge book. It has all the methods, all the data, all the...but sometimes they are hard to find!
- Airframe Structural Design
- Michael Niu; Hardcover
- Raymer says: As complete as Bruhn, better organized, and more up-to-date.
- Aircraft Landing Gear Design : Principles and Practices
- Norman S. Currey / Hardcover / Published 1988
- Raymer says: A very complete and modern treatment of the subject.
- Airplane Design, Parts 1-8
- Roskam Staff / Hardcover / Published 1989
- Raymer says: It will take you 10 years to acquire this much aircraft design data - buy it instead. If on a tight budget, get parts IV, V, & VI first.
- Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2009-2010
- P. Jackson - editor / Hardcover
- Raymer says: Another must-have, even at such a high price. Jane's has the authoritative data on existing aircraft for empirical correlations
and help with the "where do I start?" for a new design.
- Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2006-2007
- P. Jackson - editor / Hardcover
- Raymer says: If a new Jane's is too expensive, get a used one a few years old.
- Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2001-2002
- P. Jackson - editor / Hardcover
- Raymer says: Or even older....
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- ...and of course, the next four titles!
- Aircraft Design : A Conceptual Approach
- Daniel P. Raymer / Hardcover / 5th Ed. Published 2012 (click here for more info)
- An AIAA best-seller, in use around the world. Has sold 50,000 copies and received the Excellence Award from
the Aviation/Space Writers Association and the AIAA Summerfield Book Award. Peter Garrison of Flying Magazine reviewed this book recently and
recommended it as the best book for learning how to design an airplane.
- RDSwin-Student : Software for Aircraft Design, Sizing and Performance (Windows Version 6)
- Daniel P. Raymer / Paperback & CD/ Published 2012 (click here for more info)
- The Student's version of the RDSwin PC-based aircraft design software. It provides a user-friendly implementation
of the methods of the book, including 3-D CAD design of your aircraft plus aerodynamics, weights, propulsion, sizing, range, performance, and cost calculations.
- Dan Raymer's Simplified Aircraft Design for Homebuilders
- Daniel P. Raymer / Softcover / Published 2002 (click here for more info)
- The title says it all - simplified methods based on industry experience, easy-to-follow procedures, and extensively illustrated. Also, it's a lot of fun.
Any high school graduate or equivalent should have no trouble. Peter Garrison of Flying Magazine reviewed this book and recommended it as the first aircraft design book that a homebuilder should acquire.
- Living In The Future: The Education and Adventures of an Advanced Aircraft Designer
- Daniel P. Raymer/ Paperback / Published 2009 (click here for more info)
Raymer says: My newest book - my life, education, and experiences in aircraft advanced design.
- The Anatomy of the Aeroplane
- Darrol Stinton / Paperback / Published 1999
- The Design of the Aeroplane
- Darrol Stinton / Paperback / Published 1985
- Raymer says: Stinton has a readable style, with more of a European, General-Aviation focus full of practical information.
- Synthesis of Subsonic Airplane Design
- E. Torenbeek / Hardcover / Published 1982
- Raymer says: A must-have for transport-oriented designers.
- Modern Aircraft Design, Vol 1
- M. Hollmann/ Paperback / Published 1986
- Raymer says: Good technical approach to design of general aviation & homebuilt aircraft, lots of data and Basic program listings.
- The Aerodynamic Design of Aircraft
- D. Kuchemann / Published 1978
- Raymer says: A somewhat-theoretical book on aerodynamic design, quite useful and illuminating.
- Design for Flying
- David B. Thurston / Hardcover / Published 1987
- Raymer says: Focused more on the pilot and flying aspects of design - interesting reading.
- Airplane Design, Parts 1-8
- Roskam Staff / Hardcover / Published 1989
- Raymer says: It will take you 10 years to acquire this much aircraft design data - buy it instead. If on a tight budget, get parts IV, V, & VI first.
- Airplane Design Part 1
- J. Roskam / Paperback / Published 1997
- Airplane Design Part II Preliminary Configuration Design and Integration of Propulsion
- J. Roskam / Paperback
- Airplane Design Part III Layout Design of Cockpit Fuselage Wing and Empennage: cutaways and inboard profiles
- J. Roskam / Hardcover / Published 1989
- Airplane Design Part IV Layout Design of Landing Gear and Systems
- J. Roskam / Hardcover / Published 1989
- Airplane Design Part V Component Weight Estimation
- J. Roskam / Hardcover / Published 1989
- Airplane Design Part VI Preliminary Calculation of Aerodynamic Thrust and Power
- J. Roskam / Hardcover / Published 1987
- Airplane Design Part VII Determination of Stability Control and Performance Characteristics
- J. Roskam / Hardcover / Published 1988
- Airplane Design Part VIII: Airplane Cost Estimation Design Development and Manufacturing
- J. Roskam / Hardcover / Published 1990
- Introduction to Aircraft Design (Cambridge Aerospace, 11)
- J. Fielding / Paperback (also available in Hardcover) / Published 1999
Raymer says: I've ordered a copy - Fielding knows design and is an interesting speaker so his book is sure to be tops. Hope he doesn't take too many sales from me!
- Civil Jet Aircraft Design
- L. Jenkinson, et. al. / Hardcover / Published 1999
Raymer says: New transport-oriented design book, lots of up-to-date information.
- Systems Engineering for Commercial Aircraft
- S. Jackson/ Hardcover / Published 1997
Raymer says: Transport-oriented design book by a designer from Douglas Aircraft - considers
the aircraft as a whole rather than a collection of parts.
- Fundamentals of Sailplane Design
- F. Thomas/ Hardcover / Published 1999
Raymer says: A new translation from the German - world leaders in competition sailplane design.
- Perspectives in Aerospace Design
- Conrad F. Newberry/ Hardcover / Published 1991
- Raymer says: A good collection of design-related AIAA papers.
- Jane's All The World's Aircraft 2001-2002
- P. Jackson - editor / Hardcover
- Raymer says: Another must-have, even at such a high price. Jane's has the authoritative data on existing aircraft for empirical correlations
and help with the "where do I start?" for a new design.
- Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft
- D. Donald / Hardcover
- Raymer says: Similar to Jane's, with less data on each plane but with old as well as current aircraft. I use both.
- World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines : All Major Aircraft Power Plants, from the Wright Brothers to the Present Day
- B. Gunston/ Hardcover 1998
- Raymer says: Good data on engines.
- Aircraft Landing Gear Design : Principles and Practices
- Norman S. Currey / Hardcover / Published 1988
- Raymer says: A very complete and modern treatment of the subject.
- Tailless Aircraft in Theory and Practice
- Karl Nickel, et al / Hardcover / Published 1994
Raymer says: A very interesting presentation of the design of one subclass of aircraft.
- Helicopter Theory
- W. Johnson / Paperback / Published 1994
Raymer says: Very complete book by former NASA-Ames researcher, but quite theoretical, as the title says.
- Military Helicopter Design Technology
- R. W. Prouty / Hardcover / Published 1998
- Standard Aircraft Handbook
- L. W. Reithmaier / Paperback / Published 1991
Raymer says: Good reference book for aircraft design and construction covering materials, fasteners, fittings, etc... with lots of illustrations. And, it's cheap!
- AIAA Aerospace Design Engineers Guide
- Paperback / Published 1998
Raymer says: Great data - this design handbook is worth having.
- Space Vehicle Design
- Michael D. Griffin, James R. French / Hardcover / Published 1991
- Raymer says: Must-have for designers of launch vehicles, spacecraft, and reentry vehicles.
- Basics of R/C Model Aircraft Design : Practical Techniques for Building Better Models
- A. Lennon/ Paperback / Published 1996
- Raymer says: Don't tell anyone I said so, but this is actually a pretty good book for learning about the design of real airplanes too!
And, remember the movie Flight of the Phoenix...
- Next-Generation Attack Fighter : Design Tradeoffs and Notional System Concepts
- Daniel P. Raymer / Paperback / Published 1996
- Raymer says: Typical of industry and government requirements studies for the next "whatever".
- Kelly : More Than My Share of It All
- Clarence L. 'Kelly' Johnson, et al; Paperback
- Raymer says: Not a technical book, but a good insight into the life and mind of the famous Lockheed Skunkworks leader and aircraft designer. Fun to read.
- Burt Rutan: Reinventing the Airplane
- V. Rollo; Hardcover / 1991
- Raymer says: Another nontechnical but interesting book, about the most prolific and influential designer today.
- Donald W. Douglas : A Heart With Wings
- W. Morrison ; Hardcover / 1991
- Raymer says: Probably the most influential person in the early development of airliners.
- Innovations in Aircraft Construction : Thirty-Seven Influential Designs
- Hans Redemann / Hardcover / Published 1992
- Raymer says: An interesting historical book that also teaches a lot about technology.
- The Cutting Edge : A Half Century of U.S. Fighter R&D
- Mark A. Lorell, et al; Paperback
- Raymer says: An exhaustive yet entertaining analysis of the development of jet fighters - what really happened, what was really important in the final analysis.
- Bomber R&D Since 1945 : The Role of Experience
- Mark A. Lorell, et al; Paperback
- Raymer says: Similar study of the development of bombers - how different companies did or didn't make the transition to the new technologies.
- The Gray Threat : Assessing the Next-Generation European Fighters
- M. Lorell, M. Kennedy, D. Raymer, et al / Paperback / Published 1995
- Raymer says: Good overview of the Gripen, Raphale, and Eurofighter - including technical, political, and programmatic.
- Engineering the F-4 Phantom II : Parts into Systems
- G. Bugos/ Hardcover / Published 1996
- Raymer says: The story of the design and engineering of the F-4, published by the Naval Institute Press.
- Fighter Pilot's Heaven : Flight Testing the Early Jets
- F. Borman, D. Lopez/ Hardcover / Published 1995
- Raymer says: It is amazing today how they accepted the number of crashes that occurred in the early days of jets!
- XB-70 Valkyrie: The Ride to Vahalla
- Jeannette Remak & Joe Ventolo, Jr. / Paperback / Published 1999
- Raymer says: As someone trained in aircraft design at North American Rockwell, I still think the B-70 was
the pinacle of aircraft design. And, it still looks futuristic 40 years after its conception. These authors seem to love it almost as much as I do!
- Visions of a Flying Machine : The Wright Brothers and the Process of Invention
- P. Jakab, et al; Paperback
- How We Invented the Airplane : An Illustrated History
- O. Wright, et al; Paperback
- Raymer says: They invented the airplane. Find out how.
- French Aeroplanes Before the Great War
- L. Opdycke; Hardcover / 1999
- Raymer says: There is a reason that the English words for many parts of an aircraft are borrowed from French
(aileron, fuselage, longeron,...). While the Wrights beat them to a "real" airplane, the French quickly took the lead in early
aircraft development - read about it in this well-researched and interesting book.
- Advanced Tactical Fighter to F-22 Raptor : Origins of the 21st Century Air Dominance Fighter
- D. Aronstein, A. Piccirillo, & M. Hirschberg/ Paperback / Published 1998
- Raymer says: Insiders' story of the major high-tech aircraft development of our time.
- Have Blue and the F-117a : Evolution of the 'Stealth Fighter'
- D. Aronstein & A. Piccirillo/ Paperback / Published 1997
- Raymer says: Insiders' story of the first operational stealth aircraft development.
- The Lightweight Fighter Program : A Successful Approach to Fighter Technology Transition
- D. Aronstein & A. Piccirillo/ Paperback / Published 1997
- Raymer says: Story of one of the most fought-against yet most successful aircraft developments in recent history - the F-16. Read all about the "Fighter Mafia".
- F-22 Raptor
- Bill Sweetman / Paperback / Published 1998
- Raymer says: Sweetman is a well-known craftsman of aviation literature, and his review of the F-22 is well done.
- Northrop B-2 Stealth Bomber : The Complete History, Technology, and Operational Development of the Stealth Bomber
- Bill Sweetman / Published 1992
- Raymer says: Ditto the above!
- Boeing
- G. Norris & M. Wagner / Hardcover / Published 1998
- Raymer says: History of Boeing, tracing the technical lineage of Boeing airplanes. Lots of pictures too.
- Lockheed C-5 : Case Study in Aircraft Design
- Paperback / Published 1978
- Raymer says: An industry-insiders view of a major and important aircraft development program.
- Gossamer Condor and Albatross : A Case Study in Aircraft Design
- Paperback / Published 1980
- British Aerospace Harrier: Case Study in Aircraft Design
- Paperback / Published 1993
- Northrop F-5: Case Study in Aircraft Design
- Paperback / Published 1978
- The De Havilland Family of STOL Commuter Aircraft: Case Study in Aircraft Design
- Paperback / Published 1993
- Raymer says: More good case studies. Recommended reading for new designers.
- The Design of Everyday Things
- Donald A. Norman
- Raymer says: A fun book about the design of a wide variety of things, with emphasis on ease of usage - everything from door knobs to the controls of nuclear power plants. .
AERODYNAMICS & PERFORMANCE
- Theory of Wing Sections
- Ira H. Abbott, Albert E. Von Doenhoff (Contributor)
- Raymer says: THE book for NACA airfoil data, also a nice theory overview.
- Summary of Low-Speed Airfoil Data - Vol. 1
- Summary of Low-Speed Airfoil Data - Vol. 2
- Summary of Low-Speed Airfoil Data - Vol. 3
- Michael S. Selig, et al / Paperback / 1996-1997
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- Raymer says: Excellent and complete data - I've had an earlier version for many years.
- Comprehensive Reference Guide to Airfoil Sections for Light Aircraft
- Staff of Aviation Publications/ Paperback / 1982
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- Raymer says: Dimensions, graphs & data for ~500 airfoils.
- Fluid Dynamic Drag
- Sighard F. Hoerner / Hardcover
- Raymer says: Another must-have. What's the drag? Check Hoerner.
- Airplane Aerodynamics and Performance
- Chuan-Tau Edward Lan / Hardcover / Published 1981
- Raymer says: This is a lesser-known book that I find I refer to a lot for an understandable overview of theory plus lots of data and estimation methods for aerodynamics and performance. It also has a nice section on propeller thrust calculations.
- Aerodynamics of Wings and Bodies
- Holt Ashley & Marten Landahl
- Raymer says: A thorough theoretical treatment.
- Thrust and Drag : Its Prediction and Verification (Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, Vol 98)
- Eugene E. Covert(Editor) / Hardcover / Published 1985
- Raymer says: This underappreciated book is full of useful methods for jet propulsion and aerodynamics analysis.
- Fundamentals of Flight
- Richard S. Shevell / Hardcover / Published 1989
Raymer says: Useful introduction and overview.
- Wing Theory
- Robert T. Jones / Hardcover / Published 1990
Raymer says: Quite theoretical, but interesting. Sit at the feet of the master!
- Boundary-Layer Theory
- Hermann Schlichting
- Raymer says: A classic theoretical treatment of the subject.
- Aerodynamics, Aeronautics, and Flight Mechanics
- Barnes McCormic, Barnes W., Jr. McCormick / Paperback / Published 1994
Raymer says: Good treatment of these subjects.
- Foundations of Aerodynamics : Bases of Aerodynamic Design
- Arnold M. Kuethe, Chuen-Yen Chow / Hardcover / Published 1997
- Raymer says: Another book to pull out when looking for a quick but good answer.
- More Helicopter Aerodynamics
- R. W. Prouty / Paperback / Published 1999
- Raymer says: Aerodynamics complement to Prouty's excellent helicopter performance book (see below).
- Rotary-Wing Aerodynamics
- W. Z. Stepniewski / Paperback / Published 1984
- Raymer says: Aerodynamics book, but lots on design & performance.
- Aerodynamics of the Helicopter
- A. Gessow & G. Myers Jr./ Paperback / Published 1967
- Raymer says: A well-known classic.
- Airplane Aerodynamics & Performance
- Jan Roskam / Paperback / Published 1997
- Raymer says: Another Roskam book full of good data and methods.
- Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators
- H.H., Jr. Hurt / Paperback / Published 1992
- Raymer says: My father used an early version of this at test pilot school in the 1960's- it is still a well written and understandable introduction to aerodynamics - and not just for naval aviators.
- Theory of Flight
- Richard Von Mises, Richard Von Mises
- Raymer says: Good performance methods.
- Introduction to Flight
- John D. Anderson / Hardcover / Published 1988
- Raymer says: Good introductory book.
- Aircraft Performance and Design
- John D. Anderson / Hardcover / Published 1998
- Raymer says: Another good book by Anderson.
- Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics
- John J. Bertin / Hardcover / Published 1993
- Raymer says: Another AIAA book addressing a technical subspeciality - must-have if you are in that field.
- Low-Speed Wind Tunnel Testing
- William H. Rae, Alan LaMont Pope (Contributor) / Paperback / Published 1984
- Raymer says: This is an update of the great and classic Wind Tunnel Testing book by Pope, covering wind tunnnel design, instrumentation, test procedures, and data reduction and correction. If you get anywhere near a wind tunnel, have this book!
STABILITY & CONTROL (also some PERFORMANCE)
- Airplane Performance Stability and Control
- Courtland D. Perkins, Robert E. Hage / Paperback / Published 1949
- Raymer says: This book seems to have been a key source book for most later books on these topics. I still use it often.
- Flight Stability and Automatic Control
- Robert C. Nelson / Hardcover / Published 1998
- Raymer says: A good S&C book, broad and readable.
- Flying Qualities and Flight Testing of the Airplane
- Darrol Stinton / Paperback / Published 1998
- Airplane Flight Dynamics and Automatic Flight Controls Pt. 1
- J. Roskam / Published 1982
- Airplane Flight Dynamics and Automatic Flight Controls Part II
- J. Roskam / Hardcover / Published 1992
- Airplane Flight Dynamics and Automatic Flight Controls Pt. 1 and 2
- J. Roskam / Paperback / Published 1992
- Raymer says: The best overall book for practical S&C estimation, and has many of the key DATCOM charts useful for aero and S&C calculations. It also has the huge S&C equations written out in an understandable format.
- Dynamics of Atmospheric Flight
- Bernard Etkin/ Hardcover / Published 1972 (last edition)
- Raymer says: Another classic S&C book, once widely used. Now out-of-print, but used copies are often available at Amazon for about $65
- Dynamics of Flight: Stability and Control
- Bernard Etkin & Lloyd Reid (contributor)/ Hardcover / Published 1995
- Raymer says: In-print updating of Etkin
- Airplane Stability and Control : A History of the Technologies That Made Aviation Possible
- M. Abzug & E. Larrabee/ Hardcover/ Published 1997
- Raymer says: Interesting historical presentation of the development of airplane stability and control..
- Helicopter Performance, Stability, & Control
- R. W. Prouty / Paperback / Published 1995
- Raymer says: My favorite helicopter book. Very complete.
STRUCTURES
- Aircraft Structures
- David J. Peery; Hardcover
- Raymer says: One of several good structures books I pull out when I need an answer, explanation, or method.
- Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures
- E. F. Bruhn; Hardcover
- Raymer says: Every designer and structural analyst has a copy of this huge book. It has all the methods, all the data, all the...but sometimes they are hard to find!
- Airframe Structural Design
- Michael Niu; Hardcover
- Raymer says: As complete as Bruhn, better organized, and more up-to-date.
- Airframe Stress Analysis & Sizing
- Michael C.Y. Niu; Hardcover
- Raymer says: Another good structures book by Niu, more on analysis and structural sizing.
- Composite Airframe Structures
- Michael C.Y. Niu; Hardcover
- Raymer says: Composites structure book by Niu, very well done.
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Practical Stress Analysis for Design Engineers: Design & Analysis of Aerospace Vehicle Structures
- J. Flabel/ Hardcover / 1997
- Raymer says: Comes highly recommended as a practical approach for engineers & non-engineers.
- Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain
- W. Young & R. Budynas (original author R. Roark)
/ Hardcover / 2001
- Raymer says: The original Roark version is a classic - I have and still use the 1938 first edition. I've ordered this update.
- Peterson's Stress Concentration Factors
- W. Pilkey/ Hardcover / 1997
- Raymer says: Another updated classic.
- Understanding Aircraft Composite Construction : Basics of Materials and Techniques for the Non-Engineer
- Z. Smith / Paperback / 1996
- Raymer says: Composites structure book for designers and builders, aimed more at homebuilts.
- Stress Analysis of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials
- M. Hyer & S. White; Hardcover / 1997
- Theory of Elasticity
- Stephen Timoshenko / Hardcover / Published 1970
- Raymer says: Timoshenko is still the master of structural theory - very readable, and begins at the beginning.
- Elements of Strength of Materials
- S. Timoshenko / Published 1968
- Strength of Materials
- Stephen Timoshenko / Published 1976
- Mechanics of Aircraft Structures
- C. T. Sun / Hardcover / Published 1998
- Raymer says: C.T. was one of my best professors, and has written a good structures book.
- Gust Loads on Aircraft : Concepts and Applications
- Frederic M. Hoblit / Hardcover / Published 1988
- Raymer says: Good introduction to modern gust loads methods - state space, etc...
- Structural Loads Analysis for Commercial Transport Aircraft : Theory and Practice
- Ted L. Lomax / Hardcover / Published 1996
- Sportplane Construction Techniques : A Builder's Handbook (Tony Bingelis Ser.))
- Tony Bingelis; Paperback
- Raymer says: Homebuilders love the Bingelis' books - easy to read, practical, and complete.
- Kitplane Construction
- Ronald J. Wanttaja / Hardcover / Published 1996
- Composite Construction for Homebuilt Aircraft
- Jack Lambie, et al
- Aeroelasticity (Dover Science Books)
- Raymond L. Bisplinghoff, et al
- Raymer says: Another classic, this one for flutter and aeroelasticity.
PROPULSION
- Aircraft Engine Design
- Jack D. Mattingly, William H. Heiser, et al / Published 1987
- Raymer says: Great introduction to jet engine design, including the optimization to an aircraft mission.
- Jet Engines : Fundamentals of Theory, Design and Operation
- Klaus Hunecke , et al / Hardcover / Published 1998
- Raymer says: Good introduction to jet engines.
- Hypersonic Airbreathing Propulsion/Book and Disk
- William H. Heiser, et al / Hardcover / Published 1993
- Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion
- Jack D. Mattingly / Hardcover / Published 1996
- Practical Intake Aerodynamic Design
- E. L. Goldsmith(Editor), J. Seddon (Editor) / Hardcover / Published 1993
- Tony Bingelis on Engines
- Tony Bingelis; Paperback
- Firewall Forward
- T. Bingelis; Paperback
- Raymer says: Homebuilders love the Bingelis' books - easy to read, practical, and complete.
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STEALTH & SURVIVABILITY
- Radar and Laser Cross Section Engineering
- David C. Jenn / Hardcover / Published 1995
- Raymer says: Good unclassified introduction for stealth engineers.
- Stealth Aircraft : Secrets of Future Airpower
- Bill Sweetman / Published 1986
- Raymer says: Sweetman is a well-known craftsman of aviation literature, and his review of stealth was pretty good for being done without access to classified information at the time. Still worth reading.
- Northrop B-2 Stealth Bomber : The Complete History, Technology, and Operational Development of the Stealth Bomber
- Bill Sweetman / Published 1992
- Raymer says: Nice non-engineers history of the B-2 development.
- Have Blue and the F-117a : Evolution of the 'Stealth Fighter'
- D. Aronstein & A. Piccirillo/ Paperback / Published 1997
- Raymer says: Insiders' story of the first operational stealth aircraft development.
- The Fundamentals of Aircraft Combat Survivability Analysis and Design
- Robert E. Ball / Hardcover / Published 1985
- Raymer says: Ball's book is the modern classic on survivability, including stealth and vulnerability.
AIRCRAFT COST ANALYSIS
- Aircraft Airframe Cost Estimating Relationships : Study Approach and Conclusions
- Ronald Wayne Hess, H.P. Romanoff / Paperback / Published 1987
- Raymer says: This is the famous DAPCA source document - still useful and a good introduction to cost methods.
- Advanced Airframe Structural Materials : A Primer and Cost Estimating Methodology
- Susan A. Resetar, et al / Paperback / Published 1991
- Raymer says: This lesser-known work was a DAPCA follow-on including the impacts of advanced materials on cost. Today its adjustment factors are considered too pessimistic, but the method is still useful.
- A Method for Estimating the Cost of Aircraft Structural Modification
- J. L. Birkler/Paperback
- Raymer says: A RAND method for cost estimation for derivative aircraft, not just limited to structure mods.
MISC. BOOKS FOR DESIGNERS
- Living In The Future: The Education and Adventures of an Advanced Aircraft Designer
- Daniel P. Raymer/ Paperback / Published 2009 (click here for more info)
Raymer says: My newest book - my life, education, and experiences in aircraft advanced design.
- Roskam's Airplane War Stories: An Account of the Professional Life and Work of Dr. Jan Roskam
- Jan Roskam/ Paperback / Published 2002
Raymer says: Jan has always had a million great stories to tell about his years in the airplane business - now he has written them down. Great fun - read it!
- The Art of Systems Architecting (Systems Engineering Series)
- Eberhardt Rechtin, Mark W. Maier / Hardcover / Published 1996
- Systems Architecting : Creating and Building Complex Systems
- Eberhardt Rechtin / Hardcover / Published 1991
- Raymer says: Two books defining and discussing "systems architecting", a fancy way of saying the invention of complex systems. Very applicable to aircraft conceptual design.
- Reengineering the Corporation
- M. Hammer and J. Champy
- Raymer says: Best seller (6 million copies) about business reengineering for increased productivity.
- The Machine that Changed the World
- J. P. Womack et al.
- Raymer says: A recent classic about the so-called "Japanese" revolution in manufacturing and design. This book has greatly influenced the aircraft design community in such areas as Integrated Product Teams. .
- The New Manufacturing Challenge
- Kiyoshi Suzaki
- Raymer says: Introductiory book about the operations of factories practicing `Just-In-Time' or `Lean Production'.
- One-Piece Flow; Cell Design for Transforming the Production Process
- Kenichi Sekine
- Raymer says: Another good book on JIT/lean production written for American audiences by a Japanese consultant, with many case studies in various industries.
- Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer
- Michael White
- Raymer says: Isaac Newton was amazing. What else can be said? He just about invented scientific engineering and did invent the calculus upon which so much depends. He even worked to improve the efficiency of the London mint through time-and-motion studies, 200 years before Taylor.
- Mil-Std-1553 Protocol Reorganized (Ae-19)
- Doug D'Avino, Chris Delong / Paperback / Published 1991
- New Dress for Success
- New Women's Dress for Success
- John T. Molloy; Paperback
Raymer says: Practical advice, and believe it or not, one of these books really will help you to get ahead.
HUMOR FOR ENGINEERS
- Augustine's Laws
- Norman R. Augustine / Hardcover / Published 1997
Raymer says: How the aerospace business really works. Sometimes funnier than Dilbert!
- Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut
- Mike Mullane/ Paperback / Published 2007
Raymer says: I love this book - funny and fascinating. Can NASA really be this screwed up?
- Do Your Ears Pop in Space and 500 Other Surprising Questions about Space Travel
- Mike Mullane/ Paperback / Published 1997
Raymer says: Combines scientific explanations, firsthand insights, and hilarious anecdotes
- Slacks & Calluses
- Constance Reid, Clara Allen, and Sandra Gilbert
/ Paperback / Published 2004
Raymer says: A warm, funny, and true story about two young women building bombers during WWII.
- Aviation Humor: Poking Fun At Airplane & Helicopter Pilots
- Core F. Keller / Hardcover / Published 2002
Raymer says: The title says it all.
- How Lost Is Lost?: Logbook of wacky aviation humor
- Core F. Keller / Hardcover / Published 2004
Raymer says: Ditto.
Dilbert books and collections by Scott Adams:
Dilbert 2.0: 20 Years of Dilbert (Hardcover)
Don't Step in the Leadership (A Dilbert Book.)
The Joy of Work : Dilbert's Guide to Finding Happiness at the Expense of Your Co-Workers
Journey to Cubeville (A Dilbert Book.)
The Dilbert Future : Thriving on Business Stupidity in the 21st Century
The Dilbert Principle : A Cubicle's-Eye View of Bosses, Meetings, Management Fads & Other Workplace Afflictions
Cubes and Punishment: A Dilbert Book
Positive Attitude: A Dilbert Collection
Try Rebooting Yourself: A Dilbert Collection
Dilbert's Guide To The Rest Of Your Life (Hardcover)
What Would Wally Do?
It's Not Funny If I Have to Explain It
The Fluorescent Light Glistens Off Your Head
Don't Stand Where The Comet Is Assumed To Strike Oil
When Body Language Goes Bad
Random Acts Of Management
Words You Don't Want to Hear During Your Annual Review
Raymer says: I have seen the future, and it is a fabric covered cube.
Futurama (DVD):
Futurama, Vol. 1
Futurama, Vol. 2
Futurama, Vol. 3
Futurama, Vol. 4
Futurama, Vol. 5
Futurama, Vols. 1-4
Raymer says: I have seen the future, and we engineers should quit while we're ahead.
3rd Rock from the Sun (DVD):
3rd Rock from the Sun - Season 1
3rd Rock from the Sun - Season 2
3rd Rock from the Sun - Season 3
3rd Rock from the Sun - Season 4
3rd Rock from the Sun - Season 5
3rd Rock from the Sun - Season 6
Raymer says: I have seen the future, and apparently it involves super-advanced technology and super-stupid beings. Nothing like us....
Mythbusters(DVD):
Mythbusters - Season 1
Mythbusters - Season 2
Mythbusters - Season 3
Mythbusters - Season 4
Mythbusters - Season 5
Raymer says: Better test engineers than most people with engineering degrees - and funnier.
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