Homebuilt Aircraft

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lillOllilil McGraw-Hill Series in Aviation David B. Thurston, consulting Editor About the Author Contents Preface xiii Introduction 3 Part One The Homebuilt Movement 1. Why Homebuilt Aircraft 5 2. Homebuilder Profiles 11 3. Extent of the Movement 15 4. Homebuilt Safety 23 Part Two Aircraft Available 5. Designs and Designers 29 6. Builder's Choice-Airplanes Galore 39 7. Pioneer, Antique, Classic, Replica, and Custom Aircraft 139 8. Powerplant Selection 153 Part Three Materials and Methods 9. Shop Requirements 173 10. Materials, Processes, and Finishes 179 Part Four Flying and Maintenance Considerations 11. Homebuilder Insurance 195 12. Those First Flights 197 13, Keeping Airworthy 203 Index 205 Preface Introduction Why Homebuilt Aircraft Homebuilder Profiles Extent of the Movement Homebuilt Safety TWO Designs and Designers Builder’s Choice - Airplanes Galore Pioneer, Antique, Classic, Replica, and Custom Aircraft Powerplant Selection Shop Requirements Homebuilder Insurance Those First Flights Keeping Airworthy Index