This is the history, development and application of piston aero engines, from those used in the Wright Brother's pioneering aircraft at the beginning of the century to the small machines which power microlights today. In addition to listing the various engines it also discusses the principles involved in the working and evolution of these power plants. The book includes details of new families of engines being developed at the present time as well as suggestions as to what the future might hold.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Another excellent book by Bill Gunston,
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This review is from: The Development of Piston Aero Engines: From the Wrights to Microlights : A Century of Evolution and Still a Power to Be Reckoned With (Hardcover)
As usual, another excellent technical book by Bill Gunston. Unfortunately, it is out of stock ... hopefully it will be available again soon.
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Out of Stock? Why????,
By Shraga Kraus (Israel) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Development of Piston Aero Engines: From the Wrights to Microlights : A Century of Evolution and Still a Power to Be Reckoned With (Hardcover)
A great book, but unfortunately it is out of stock fot several monthes. It's a pitty.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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A thorough waste of money,
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This review is from: The Development of Piston Aero Engines: From the Wrights to Microlights : A Century of Evolution and Still a Power to Be Reckoned With (Hardcover)
This book is poorly written and badly illustrated. There are few engine diagrams and mostly photographs. It is far too short for the topic or the price. And, he can't decide if he is explaining engine design for beginners or writing history. However, if you have every other book on the suject, then there is plenty of fragmented but useful factual material in the book. If you are wanting to come up to speed on the topic, it is a waste of money.
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