Martin Simons: Airflow examins & describes the many ways in which people exploit, harness or confront the physical properties of wind & air. Its admirable breadth & depth offer something not only for students of many science & technical subjects, but also to the hobbist & disciples of 'alternative energy'. This book will be of great interest to the increasing number of people who are hooked on the thrill & excitement of yachting, aeromodelling, ballooning, carracing, parachuting, kite flying, boomerang throwing, hand gliding, soaring in sailplanes & power flying.