In an incredible combination of personal passion and exhaustive research, Fia O Caoimh presents a visual encyclopedia of aircraft, with special emphasis on obscure or forgotten planes. In exquisite illustrations of planes and helicopters, each accompanied by detailed technical specifications, the author recreated the progression of aircraft, beginning with the early days of flight. Included are the B cker B -133 'Jungmeister,' aerobatic champion of Europe from 1933; the Piaggio P.180 'Avanti,' now associated with the great Ferrari racing marque; the Japanese seaplane Shin Meiwa US-1, able to carry out rescue in 15 ft-high waves; and the legendary Ryan B1-Brougham, 'Spirit of St. Louis,' first to cross the Atlantic east to west. The book also features a beautifully illustrated timeline of man's attempts to fly from the myths and legends of ancient times to modern day space exploration. More than 10 years in the making, and with more than 850 illustrations, this unique, engrossing, and heartfelt tribute to aircraft is certain to resonate with professionals, and amateurs alike. Just open its pages and you will be astonished by this labor of love.
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Fia O Caoimh is an Irish artist, architect, and pilot. He constructed his own high performance Rutan Long-Ex aircraft and flies from his Waterford Airport base.
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I purchased this book for my friend who is a pilot after reading about it in a catalog, where their price was $50. I have no real interest in flying, but I really enjoyed this book! The format is large with the illustrations correspondingly so, and I appreciated the time and detail that went into the drawings. Had it been a book of photographs, I doubt I would have given it more than a passing glance. I did read the intro pages, which were quite informative, and where the author says if you find any inaccuracies or missing details to e-mail him and he'll include them in his next edition. If you're a pilot or just interested in aviation, you should love this book.
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This book contains some of the forgotten gems of aviation history. The author's love for aircraft comes out in his astoundingly detailed illustrations. Every page in this book is a work of art. He also puts at the reader's fingertips, a great deal of historical and technical information related to the aircraft and to aviation history in general. I usually prefer photographs to illustrations but the illustrations in this book are nothing less than breathtaking. The author is a true artist with a great love and passion for aviation. It is a must-have for every aviation-lover.
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The book has two major sections. The first major section has drawings of aircraft from all major types of aircraft (lighter-than-air, light planes through to modern jet fighters). There are anecdotes about these aircraft and some history. In the second section, one will find aircraft drawings arrange in order with their technical data. The cover depicts the type of drawings you will find within. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and passed it on to someone who enjoyed it as I did.
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From the very earliest of times man has had a fascination with flight, and all civilizations have incorporated legends and tales of great flying heroes into their traditions and folklore. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
piston powerplant, touring aircraft, prototype airframe, flying manners, service ceiling, radial powerplant, weapons hardpoints, max speed, turboprop powerplant, empty weight, patrol platform, cruise speed, outsize loads, laden troops, general aviation market, airworthy condition, production airframes, retractable undercarriage, interceptor fighter, fighting aircraft, superb performer, executive transport, tricycle undercarriage, total production run, avionics suite Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North American, Hawker Siddeley, General Electric, Handley Page, Diamond Aircraft, Shuttleworth Trust, United States, Canada Aviation Museum, Fort Rucker, Havilland Canada, National Museum of Naval Aviation, Newark Air Museum, Saunders Roe, Whitney Canada, Burt Rutan, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Sea Vixen, Army Aviation Museum, Bell Model, Coast Guard, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Royce Merlin, Tiger Moth, Castle Air Museum, First World War New!
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From the very earliest of times man has had a fascination with flight, and all civilizations have incorporated legends and tales of great flying heroes into their traditions and folklore. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
piston powerplant, touring aircraft, prototype airframe, flying manners, service ceiling, radial powerplant, weapons hardpoints, max speed, turboprop powerplant, empty weight, patrol platform, cruise speed, outsize loads, laden troops, general aviation market, airworthy condition, production airframes, retractable undercarriage, interceptor fighter, fighting aircraft, superb performer, executive transport, tricycle undercarriage, total production run, avionics suite Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North American, Hawker Siddeley, General Electric, Handley Page, Diamond Aircraft, Shuttleworth Trust, United States, Canada Aviation Museum, Fort Rucker, Havilland Canada, National Museum of Naval Aviation, Newark Air Museum, Saunders Roe, Whitney Canada, Burt Rutan, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Sea Vixen, Army Aviation Museum, Bell Model, Coast Guard, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, Royce Merlin, Tiger Moth, Castle Air Museum, First World War New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Storybook activities for First flight (Read, play, and learn!) by Toni W Linder on 12 pages
- The First Flight: The Story of the Wright Brothers (First Book) by Richard L. Taylor on page 17, and page 18
- Pearl Harbor by H. P. Willmott in Back Matter
- Early Years (DCI Glass) by Ron Ellis in Back Matter
- Military Aircraft (Wld Gr Acft) (World's Greatest Aircraft) by Christopher Chant in Back Matter
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