Kitplane Construction - Softcover

Wanttaja, Ronald

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070681619 ISBN 13: 9780070681613

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 1996

Synopsis

This is a guide to choosing, building and flying homebuilt planes. This edition includes information on available kitplane designs, and quality control data providing tips for reducing future maintenance problems by taking specific steps during construction.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

THE Guide for Kitplane Builders

Featuring new and classic kitplane designs, this bestseller shows you how to choose, build, and fly a homebuilt plane. 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. 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 for the rivets.

Expert, easy-to-understand instructions help you construct your chosen kitplane type: tubing and fabric, wood, traditional sheet metal, or leading-edge composites. Case studies confer the benefit of others' experiences in purchasing and building a variety of kitplanes. You'll find state-of-the-art kitplane designs; high-quality illustrations; current prices and costs associated with shipping kits; expanded information on financing options; highlights of the auto-engine debate; and quality control features to add confidence to workmanship.

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

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About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0070681619
• ISBN 13: 9780070681613
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 432