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9781560276807
From the Israel Aircraft Industries' Arava to NASA's Space Shuttle, this spectacular collection examines who's who and how-to on some of the most incredible aircraft ever developed. Focusing on the unique aspects and performance characteristics of one of 30 aircraftincluding the Culver Cadet, Transavia Airtruk, Saab Safari, and DeHavilland Chipmunkeach chapter brings the planes to life by describing exactly how it feels to be behind the controls. Historical and personal anecdotes further illustrate how diverse the field of aviation is and how far it's come since the days of the Wright brothers.Schiff, Barry is the author of 'Dream Aircraft The Most Fascinating Airplanes I've Ever Flown', published 2007 under ISBN 9781560276807 and ISBN 1560276800.
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