Classic Light Aircraft: An Illustrated Look, 1920s to the Present
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (630 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764348965 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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Richard E. Fulwiler said A beautifully done reference.. “ CLASSIC LIGHT AIRCRAFT “ by Ron Smith is a difficult book to go through, not because of how it is laid out, or because of the information contained in this excellent book. It is because this reference is a massive collection of photographs and supporting information, the photos mostly taken over time by the author as well as some from his twin brother’s collection. Other select photos are credited to recognized aviation photographers There are A beautifully done reference. Richard E. Fulwiler “ CLASSIC LIGHT AIRCRAFT “ by Ron Smith is a difficult book to go through, not because of how it is laid out, or because of the information contained in this excellent book. It is because this reference is a massive collection of photographs and supporting information, the photos mostly taken over time by the author as well as some from his twin brother’s collection. Other select photos are credited to recognized aviation photographers There are 408 pages of photos, each given a description and details of the subject, over 800 in all. The la. 08 pages of photos, each given a description and details of the subject, over 800 in all. The la. Wonderful resource for the armchair aviator, serious tail spotter and pilot alike. I am the Museum Director of the Marathon Air Museum in The Florida Keys. We were searching for a table top book of general aviation aircraft for our museum visitors and members. This book fit the bill perfectly. It is arranged in an A to Z format by manufacturer and contains over 800 aircraft entries. This is not an indepth look on each aircraft but more of a half page snipet of facts and history. You will discover dozens upon dozens of aircraft you never knew existed paired with stunning high res photography to boot. Our EAA Chapter members practically fight. Five Stars David David just what I wanted
A visual celebration of the wide and colorful variety of the world’s light aircraft, old and new, organized from A to Z by manufacturer, this book illustrates more than 800 light aircraft types that are likely to be seen when visiting smaller airports and airfields across the globe. For some types, an indication is also given as to how many are currently active. The text explains how each type relates to other models from the same manufacturer and describes the differences between sub-variants, giving the numbers built. The aircraft fall into the following categories: mass production aircraft built in the thousands by major manufacturers such as Beechcraft, Cessna, De Havilland, and Piper; lesser-known but important production and homebuilt aircraft, typically built in reasonable numbers and likely to be seen at the local airfield; and finally, a selection of older aircraft that continue to be f
and has recently retired from BAE Systems. Ron Smith is a British aeronautical engineer, pilot, author, photographer, and historian. He was Head of Future Projects at Westland Helicopters Ltd. He has owned a number of light aircraft.
This book is a must for the aviation enthusiast is extremely good value for money. This book is, maybe, a starting point for potential builders or owners to help broaden their horizon and identify what appeals, before seeking more detailed sources for essential data. Also covered are most of the popular homebuilts from the UK and US together with a few from France and other countries. It amazes me sometimes how little some pilots know about the variety of aircraft types they could fly and this book covers nearly all of them. The captions to the photographs give, where appropriate details of these differences. - Nigel Hitchman, Light Aviation Magaz