A Professional Approach to Ultralights - Softcover

Carpenter, Carol; Carpenter, Brian

 
9780974214603: A Professional Approach to Ultralights

Synopsis

A Comprehensive and realistic guide for the purchase, operation, and maintenance of your ultralight or light sport aircraft. This 254-page book contains ten chapters and a thorough appendix. The material in the book is comprehensive, well-illustrated, and easy to read. The chapters cover such subjects as, Choosing an Ultralight, Training and Instruction, Maintenance, Meteorology, Ultralight Aerodynamics, and Frequently Asked Questions. The material is valuable for both newcomers to ultralight flying and veterans. The book is certain to become a must-have addition to every ultralight pilot s library.

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About the Author

The Carpenters are uniquely qualified to write A Professional Approach to Ultralights. Brian is an ultralight instructor and examiner, an EAA Technical Counselor and Flight Advisor, an FAA Certified Flight Instructor, and an A&P aircraft mechanic with an Inspection Authorization rating (IA). He has constructed several ultralight and experimental aircraft and is the designer and builder of the "Ranger" airplane, featured in several aviation publications. Carol is an ultralight instructor, an FAA private pilot, an FAA certified ground instructor, and she holds a California teaching credential.

Although Carol was formerly a junior high school teacher, she and Brian now operate a full-time flight school in Corning, California. The school features instruction in both ultralights and general aviation trainers. Brian does all the maintenance on the aircraft. Their web site delineates the many services available at their flight school, including training, builder’s assistance, aircraft sales, maintenance, and books for sale.

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