Covering both propeller-driven and jet aircraft, Kimberlin (aviation systems, U. of Tennessee) describes the methodologies of flight testing and performance measurement of aircraft. His text is intended for use as either a manual for those involved with daily flight testing or as a textbook for a flight testing course. Chapters look at the measurement of performance, as well as stability and control testing. Procedures for hazardous flight tests are described. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)