{"product_id":"kit-airplane-construction-paperback","title":"Kit Airplane Construction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRon Wanttaja\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing new and classic kitplane designs, this proven bestseller is the most current and comprehensive resource available on choosing, building, and flying homebuilt planes. Covering tubing and fabric, wood, traditional sheet metal, and the latest composites, Kit Airplane Construction uses step-by-step instructions and detailed case studies of kitplane models to give amateur plane builders the knowledge needed to create and fly their own aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTHE Guide for Kitplane Builders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a how-to, \u003ci\u003eKit Airplane Construction\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpert, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHERE'S A LOT NEW IN KITPLANE CONSTRUCTION, Third Edition!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCosts and Materials Guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails on Avionics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccupant Comfort Section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Experimental Light Sports\" Category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety Regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRonald J. Wanttaja\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning aviation writer and a systems engineer with Boeing, working in satellite orbit\/constellation design and analysis, launch vehicle and onboard propulsion system trades, and operations concepts for space systems. He worked on the early design studies for the International Space Station. An Air Force veteran, he was an on-duty operator for the Defense Support Program missile early-warning satellite. As a freelance aviation journalist, he has written for \u003ci\u003ePrivate Pilot, Flying, Sport Aviation, Flight Line, Kitplanes, \u003c\/i\u003e and other publications. He is author of the book \u003ci\u003eAirplane Ownership, \u003c\/i\u003e also from McGraw-Hill. His aviation writing has won several prizes, including the EAA \"Bax Seat Trophy\" and a journalism award from the Aviation\/Space Writer's Association. Mr. Wanttaja has also written and published historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.2 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42695027589183,"sku":"9780071459730","price":69.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/e460d55e75b9cf0a34116ee9d51427c2.webp?v=1765002595","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/kit-airplane-construction-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}