Cessna aircraft books - history, types and construction
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Cessna 172
The Cessna 172 is unquestionably the world's most successful light aircraft. More than 43,000 have been built since 1956, and the type is in service all over the world. For many, it defines the experience of cross-country flying with family and friends.
This small volume traces the origins of the Cessna 172 and highlights the features that have made it so successful. Comprehensively illustrated, with many previously unpublished photographs, the book includes a close-up look at an individual aircraft and highlights the differences between the many Cessna 172 and 175 variants. It discusses flying and owning the type and illustrates how the instrument panel layout, flight controls and instruments have evolved during the lengthy production run. The book finishes with a fascinating look at a number of special variants and uses, including tailwheel and STOL conversions, re-engined examples, ski and seaplane operation, banner towing and skywriting.
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Author:
Ron Smith
Details:
128 pages, 12 x 17 x 1 cm / 4.7 x 6.7 x 0.39 in, paperback
Twin Cessna : The Cessna 300 and 400 Series of Light Twins
The Cessna 310 broke new ground in general aviation when it appeared in 1953. It remained in production for nearly thirty years and nearly 6,000 were built.
This book reviews the types origins, competitors and development, including the many variants produced.
Detail includes comments on ownership and operation, visual differences between individual models and after-market upgrades.
The book continues with the closely-related Cessna 320 and the later "cabin class" twins, the Cessna 340, 335 and 303. A second section examines the larger cabin twins in the Cessna 400 series from the Cessna 411 to the turboprop Cessna 425, 441 Conquest II and Reims Cessna F406 Caravan II.
This family includes nine distinct types of aircraft and the section also includes some amusing tales about flying the Cessna 404 Titan. A comprehensive guide is provided to allow the easy recognition of the different aircraft and sub-variants within the Cessna 400 series.
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Author:
Ron Smith
Details:
144 pages, 28.5 x 22.5 x 1.9 cm / 11.2 x 8.9 x 0.75 in, hardback
Illustrations:
215 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2017)
ISBN:
9780764352263
Twin Cessna : The Cessna 300 and 400 Series of Light Twins
Known for being one of the most versatile and robust aircraft ever produced, the Cessna Caravan has become the DC-3 workhorse of our current times - as Cessna nicknames it, a "Swiss Army Knife with wings"! From its coverage of the Caravan's colorful history to its innovative-yet-conventional aircraft systems, to interesting pilot stories, tips, and beautiful photography throughout, Lewis and Cook's book is both entertaining and enlightening - Caravan edutainment at its best! The chapters parallel flight phases on a typical mission, and are chock-full of experience, insights and trivia from preflight to postflight - a truly amazing story for all pilots interested in this legendary powerhouse. Every chapter contains a special topic along with the related phase of flight, comprised of Lewis and Cook's coverage of pertinent Caravan characteristics, or stories told by pilots flying Caravans in unusual circumstances and faraway places.
Two sections of color photography are included, and multiple appendices with further information on specifications and industry contacts for Caravan owners, as well as extensive footnotes and bibliography.
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Author:
J.D. Lewis, Leroy Cook
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235 pages, 23 x 18.5 x 1.6 cm / 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.63 in, paperback
This Cessna 150/152 Pilot's Operating Handbook focuses on understanding the aircraft's systems, their operation, and use in both normal and abnormal flight situations. It provides all the information necessary to operate the aircraft safely, including its limitations and performance data for each flight phase.
The handbook follows the same educational approach used in airline crew training, where pilots are trained on the specific aircraft they will fly. It guides the reader step by step to gain a complete understanding of their plane.
With clear explanations, performance tables, system diagrams, and practical examples, this handbook enables pilots to become thoroughly familiar with their Cessna 150/152, approaching the aircraft with the confidence and knowledge of a professional pilot.
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168 pages, 23 x 15.5 x 0.9 cm / 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.35 in, paperback
This illustrated book is designed for pilots, students, and aviation enthusiasts with an interest in Cessna aircraft. It focuses on the Cessna 172, one of the most widely flown aircraft in the world.
The book explains the C172's systems, performance, operating limits, weight and balance, and both normal and unusual procedures. Each chapter has been prepared with input from professional pilots, flight instructors, and airline captains who share a passion for this aircraft.
Its aim is to help readers approach the Cessna 172 with the same understanding and discipline as professional pilots.
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180 pages, 23 x 15.5 x 1 cm / 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.39 in, paperback
A pilot's guide for the Cessna 172. Subjects covered in detail include an overall description of the aircraft, limitations, handling characteristics, and loading/performance data.
All the information is gleaned from flying experiences by experts in the industry, and is presented in an easy-to-read format. Pilots will find each guide in the series an invaluable companion to the aircraft's Flight Manual and an excellent sourcebook for the aircraft's principal characteristics.
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Author:
Jeremy M. Pratt
Details:
136 pages, 21 x 13.5 x 0.9 cm / 8.25 x 5.3 x 0.35 in, paperback
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