- Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 May 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0070681619
- ISBN-13: 978-0070681613
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 18.9 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,674,436 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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.
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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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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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 studies are what realy makes this book standout. These are planes being built by people with the same amount of aircraft construction as any person contemplating building.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been reading this book for some time now. Mr Wanttaja has written this book in such a manner that it provides comprehensive information for all intending aircraft builders or homebuilders who have already begun their projects, on all aspects of homebuilding. From organising finances, to choosing the right kit and components to what sort of hardware to use for different applications. Furthermore, he presents his information in laymans terms so that even the most inexperienced of us who would like to get involved in homebuilding get a reasonable understanding of those operations which must be performed. I would recommend this book to anybody considering building an aircraft.
Format:Paperback
I found this book usefull in that it provided me with alternatives in construction techniques which help me decided on the best option to select.
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