Ebook {Epub PDF} Not Much of an Engineer by Stanley Hooker

 · Sir Stanley Hooker was knighted in for his contribution to aero engine design and his roll in saving Rolls-Royce. He finally retired in and in just before his death, he published his autobiography “ Not much of an engineer” the title of which was a quip by the intimidating Hives at his lack of engineering qualifications during his interview at Rolls-Royce!Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins. "Not Much of an Engineer" is both an interesting history of British aero-engine development, and an inspiration to any young engineer who is considering a career as an aero-engine designer. I met Sir Stanley on only one occasion, at the Bristol Siddeley apprentices' annual dinner in , or thereabouts; I was one of the lowly www.doorway.ru by: 3. Not much of an engineer but an amazing applied mathematician! Stanley Hooker was not an engineer by training, hence the title of the book. In fact he was a mathematician of the highest calibre who devoted his time to the development of aircraft engines/5().

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Not Much of an Engineer. Stanley Hooker joined the Bristol Aeroplane Company in and tugged a rather reluctant company into the jet age, determined to give real competition to Rolls-Royce. DOWNLOAD NOW». Not much of an engineer but an amazing applied mathematician! Stanley Hooker was not an engineer by training, hence the title of the book. In fact he was a mathematician of the highest calibre who devoted his time to the development of aircraft engines. By this time there was scarcely a single modern British aero-engine for which Hooker had not been responsible. Language: en. Pages: Not Much of an Engineer. Authors:Sir Stanley Hooker, Bill Gunston. Categories:Transportation. Type:BOOK - Published - Publisher:Crowood. Get BOOK. Stanley Hooker joined the Bristol Aeroplane Company in and tugged a rather reluctant company into the jet age, determined to give real competition to Rolls-Royce.