Ultralight Flight: The Pilot's Handbook of Ultralight Knowledge

Markowski, Michael A.

ISBN 10: 0938716069 / ISBN 13: 9780938716068

Verlag: Ultralight Publications, US, 1984

Beschreibung

A THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOWS AND WHYS OF ULTRALIGHT FLIGHT---the kind t hat transcends basic piloting techniques---IS AN ABSOLUTE REQUIREMENT OF TH E COMPLETE AVIATOR. For those who want to be the most competent pilot possi ble, this authoritative book unravels the mysteries of low speed flight in an easily understood, fun-to-read style. SECTION ONE---INTRODUCTION TO ULTR ALIGHTS---presents the complete ultralight vocabulary and includes a fascin ating review of the intriguing early days of ultralight flight, never befor e published. SECTION TWO---ULTRALIGHT AERODYNAMICS--- once and for all, rev eals the truth about low speed flight. It begins with a discussion on the n ature of the atmosphere and its vital importance to flight. Once air begins to move, it changes character and gives rise to THE FORCE---the only reaso n flight exists! The study of airflow will enlighten you to the mechanisms of the stall. Pilots argue how lift is generated---ULTRALIGHT FLIGHT tells it like it is. Learn the importance of streamlining. A special chapter vivi dly describes the amazing ultrlaight wing and how it works. SECTION THREE-- -ULTRALIGHT HANDLING QUALITIES---delves into the specialties of ultralight aircraft manners, including stability and control, as well as trim. It will impress upon you the vital importance of proper CG location. It tells why ultralights fly the way they do and allows you to predict how any ultraligh t should handle. A chapter is then devoted to the peculiarities of canards and flying wings. SECTION FOUR---ULTRALIGHT PERFORMANCE---deals with power and speed. It starts with a chapter on the four main forces of flight and t.

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Ultralight Flight: The Pilot's Handbook of Ultralight Knowledge
• Verlag: Ultralight Publications, US
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1984
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0938716069
• ISBN-13: 9780938716068
• Einband: Softcover
• Illustrator: Markowski, Michael A.
• Zustand: Good
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • Sports & Recreation

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Book by Michael A Markowski