Complete Guide to Rutan Homebuild Aircraft,

Downie, Don & Julia

Published by Tab Books, Blue Ridge Summit, PA, 1985

About this Item

Second, updated edition. - - Few individuals have made such dramatic impact on the field of general aviation äs has Burt Rutan! Now, prize-winning aviation writers Don and Julia Downie give you the exclusive story of the man, his aircraft, and the people who have shared in his revolutionary approach to aircraft design. - Completely updated to include never-before-published details on the Voyager - a plane developed especially for non-refueled flight around the entire globe, this is the revealing story of the engineer whose homebuilt designs have evolved into successful commercial craft such as the Beechcraft Starship I. Profusely illustrated with all-new photographs, this is the most extensive guide yet to such Rutan designs äs the VariViggen, VariEze, Long-EZ, and Quickie, as well as such recent models as the Solitaire, Grizzly, and Defiant II. It's a fact-filled and fascinating look at what Rutan's design concepts are all about, and how how they have altered basic tenets of aircraft design, construction, performance, efficiency, safety, and economy! - Plus, it's a book packed with details on homebuilding a Rutan design, even tips on test flights, mistakes to avoid, and information on canard clubs and fly-ins. - The highlight of this newly revised edition, however, is the detailed coverage of Rutan's exciting new Voyager. There are complete specifications on this revolutionary craft, photos of the finished model, plus notes on the original test flights and details on the proposed record round-the-world flight! - Covering each Rutan craft individually - including homebuilt designs - the authors provide a unique perspective of the planes, the design philosophies, and the people who have made Rutan craft the most significant and exciting story in modern general aviation annals! 232 p. many photos.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Complete Guide to Rutan Homebuild Aircraft,
• Publisher: Tab Books, Blue Ridge Summit, PA
• Publication Date: 1985
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: very good condition