Reddit reviews Introduction to Flight

A ton of people come into aero not really knowing what to expect. As a freshman, my core labs/classes for aero all used Introduction to Flight. Not saying you should buy it (because it is an expensive textbook), but if you can find a pdf I highly suggest reading through it. It will give you an idea of what formulas are used, what kind of units you have to juggle and the basic concept behind the plug and chug work. If you do get into an aero program, good luck and keep your grades up. If you can come out of an aero program with a 3.5+ GPA you can most certainly get a dream job.

i got a book for my Aerospace class. Been studding it for a year and a half. The more I read this book the more it gets better. I know it's expensive, but I've enjoyed it.

https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Flight-John-Anderson-Jr/dp/0078027675/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521233604&sr=8-1&keywords=anderson+introduction+flight

That’s really sweet of you to do that for your boyfriend. Some universities have an “Intro to Aerospace Engineering” course where they use John Anderson’s Introduction to Flight textbook. It’s a really great read as it tries to sum up all of the field in one book while also being really enjoyable to read both actively and casually.

https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Flight-John-Anderson-Jr/dp/0078027675/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=introduction+to+flight&qid=1563239666&s=gateway&sprefix=introduction+to+flight&sr=8-1

It’s a little pricey (approx $130, but that’s normal for engineering textbooks), but I think it’s worth it for what it provides at a base level for a fresh aerospace student.