Racing Bearcats and Corsairs: Round-Engine Racers: v. 2 (RaceplaneTech S.) - Softcover

Veronico, Nicholas A.; Grantham, K.A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580070353 ISBN 13: 9781580070355

Publisher: Specialty Press, 2002

Synopsis

Racing Bearcats and Corsairs examines two of the most competitive types of air racers flown at the Cleveland Air Races (1046-1949) and today's National Championship Air Races, held each year at Reno, Nevada. Bearcats, often modified with engines nearly twice their original horsepower, have dominated Reno beginning in the 1960s and have continued a winning tradition with Lyle Shelton's Rare Bear. Heavily modified Corsairs were the dominant aircraft in the post World War II races, and at Reno, the Super Corsair was the bent wing bird to beat. Racing Bearcats and Corsairs examines what it takes to field a sound engine racer. It details modifications which are made to the powerplants and airframes, and, based on interviews with the pilots and crew chiefs, provides a first-hand account of the fastest motor sport. For military and aviation enthusiasts:- Great photos and illustrations of Reno racing plane design and development - Fantastic racing history of the Bearcat and Corsair - First-hand stories and racing accounts from pilots, engineers and crew members - Includes details on engine and airframe modifications plus racing fuels.

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Synopsis

The second title in the new RaceplaneTech series examines two of the most competitive types of air racers flown at the Cleveland Air Races (1946-1949) and today's National Championship Air Races, held each year at Reno, Nevada. Bearcats, often modified with engines nearly twice their original horsepower, have dominated the Reno air races since the early 1960s. Heavily modified Corsairs were the dominant aircraft in the post World War Two races, and at Reno, the Super Corsair is the bent-wing bird to beat. Racing Bearcats and Corsairs includes great photos and illustrations of Reno racing planes and explores the complex design and development work that is required to produce a racer. It details modifications made to the powerplants and airframes, and based on interviews with the pilots and crew chiefs, provides a first-hand account of this fascinating area of aviation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Specialty Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1580070353
• ISBN 13: 9781580070355
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104