Kit Airplane Construction
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.86 (569 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0071459731 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 480 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Kitplanes magazine calls this book "required reading for anyone thinking about building an airplane." More than a how-to, Kit Airplane Construction is also a why-to. THERE'S A LOT NEW IN KITPLANE CONSTRUCTION, Third Edition!Costs and Materials Guides Details on Avionics Occupant Comfort Section "Experimental Light Sports" Category Safety Regulations New photographs. From the Back CoverTHE Guide for Kitplane Builders Featuring new and classic kitplane designs, this bestseller shows you how to choose, build, and fly a homebuilt plane. Case studies confer the benefit of others' experiences in purchasing and building a variety of kitplanes. In this unbiased look at every aspect of the kitplane process, award-winning aviation writer Ron Wanttaja covers everything from cost comparisons with certified used aircraft to drilling all those holes fo
He is author of the book Airplane Ownership, also from McGraw-Hill. His aviation writing has won several prizes, including the EAA "Bax Seat Trophy" and a journalism award from the Aviation/Space Writer's Association. Mr. As a freelance aviation journalist, he has written for Private Pilot, F
Worth its weight in gold Crash and Burn I wish I'd had this book when I was getting my A&P (airframe and power plant) license. Its not a substitute for the AC 43.13 (Advisory Circular 43.13 Acceptable methods for repair and modifications), but the second half of the book is a good auxiliary text.Mr. Posed many questions I'd not thought of. It's a Tom C. Posed many questions I'd not thought of. It's a necessary read for anyone thinking about getting into personal aviation and building his own plane.. A must read book for anyone considering a Kit Homebuilt This book is not biased in stating everyone can build a homebuilt. Infact early on Ron makes it clear that homebuilding is not for everyone. He takes you through the different construction materials as well as things that you don't think about. The case studi
Covering tubing and fabric, wood, traditional sheet metal, and the latest composites, Kit Airplane Construction uses step-by-step instructions and detailed case studies of kitplane models to give amateur plane builders the knowledge needed to create and fly their own aircraft.. Featuring new and classic kitplane designs, this proven bestseller is the most current and comprehensive resource available on choosing, building, and flying homebuilt planes