Flying the Light Retractables: A Guided Tour Through the Most Popular Complex Single-Engine Airplanes - Softcover

Cook, LeRoy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 156027607X ISBN 13: 9781560276074

Publisher: Aviation Supplies and Academics, Inc., 2006

Synopsis

Follow author LeRoy Cook on a tour of the retractable-gear airplanes you’ve always wanted to learn more about. Flying the Light Retractables is an informative journey through the development history of each plane with plentiful insight into design considerations, evolutionary changes, advantages and disadvantages of the different models, and background on maintenance issues. Pilots or potential owners will really get a sense of the subtle or not-so-subtle differences; this is like going flying with the author and having the advantage of his eye for detail and sense of observation

Cook gives a unique perspective on ergonomics, control feel and other features that work or don’t work for the pilot and/or passengers it becomes obvious that he has spent many hours in different makes of aircraft. As a potential buyer, you’re most interested in performance and economic trade-offs, and Cook excels in such details. His balanced discussion stacks the technical detail (speeds, loads, etc.) against economic factors. You’re not swamped with numbers, but you come out with a good sense of what you need and want to know about flying these light retractable-gear airplanes.

Beautiful photographs (some in color) accompany each airplane discussion, covering these aircraft:
Mooney M20C
M20J 201/MSE
Beech Bonanza 35
Beech Sierra
Cessna Cardinal RG
Cessna Cutlass RG
Lake Buccaneer
Piper Comanche 180
Piper Arrow
Rockwell Commander 112TC

About this title

Synopsis:

This authoritative reference takes airplane enthusiasts on a tour of 11 of the most popular high-performance, single-engine airplane models, commonly referred to as light retractables. Each plane's development history is accompanied by valuable insight into its design considerations, important evolutionary changes, the pros and cons of each model, and any noteworthy maintenance issues. A unique perspective on how the planes' technical and ergonomic aspects play out when in use is provided to potential owners and pilots; those same elements are also weighed against economic considerations for a balanced look at each plane. Stunning photography illustrates each aircraft discussed, including the Beech Bonanza 35, Cessna Cutlass RG, and Piper Comanche 180.

About the Author:

LeRoy Cook is a flight instructor who has been studying various aspects of aviation for more than 50 years. He is a former senior editor and columnist at "Private Pilot Magazine," the author of "101 Things to Do with Your Private License," and the coauthor of "American Aviation: An Illustrated History." He lives in Butler, Missouri.

About this edition

• Publisher: Aviation Supplies and Academics, Inc.
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 156027607X
• ISBN 13: 9781560276074
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160