Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142A Tiltwing VSTOL Transport (Air Force Legends, 213) - Softcover

Norton, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0942612884 ISBN 13: 9780942612882

Publisher: Steve Ginter, 2006

Synopsis

Air Force Legends Number 213 is a book about the test and development of vertical take off and landing of an aircraft. It has many other aircraft that lead to the development of the XC-142A and lead to the making of the Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey 35 years later.

William Norton is a flight test engineer at the US Air Force Test Center, Edwards AFB California with a graduate degree in aeronautical engineering.

About this title

About the Author:

William J. Norton is a flight test engineer working in southern California and at the Air Force Test Center. This continues a career began during 20 years as a US Air Force officer, when he also served as aircrew on test and support aircraft. Bill is a civil pilot with numerous ratings, has restored and operates a DHC-1 Chipmunk, and built a Rutan Long-EZ. He holds a Masters in Aeronautical Engineering.

About this edition

• Publisher: Steve Ginter
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0942612884
• ISBN 13: 9780942612882
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 145