STOL Progenitors (Case Studies) - Softcover

B. Norton

9781563475764: STOL Progenitors (Case Studies)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1563475766 ISBN 13: 9781563475764

Publisher: AIAA, 2002

This case study presents the history and technical achievements in developing the Boeing C-17, the largest STOL transport aircraft. It examines STOL technology and predecessor aircraft, but focuses on the United States Air Force's Advanced Medium STOL Transport (AMST) program.

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About the Author:

Bill Norton earned his degrees in aeronautical engineering from California State Polytechnic University and the Air Force Institute of Technology. As an Air Force officer, he worked for 20 years as an aeronautical engineer for the United States government. His career focus has been flight test engineering on research and prototype aircraft and missile test projects. He was a lead flight test engineer during the initial C-17 flight test.

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