The Aviation Fact Book (Paperback)

by Daryl E. Murphy (Author)

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Product Description
Here, in one volume, are all the facts about general aviation at your fingertips, much of it not previously available to the public. Directories of whoOs who in the industry, with contact information; important dates and world records; makes and models of aircraft past and present, and their performance specs; even corporate histories and sales statistics. The one indispensable reference, for the enthusiast or the professional.

From the Back Cover
Fascinating Aviation Facts. If you ever wanted to have an all-in-one-place aviation reference book, here it is. And it's got it all--fascinating information about every aspect of flying: historical, modern, recreational, military, and commercial. You can find the hard facts and statistics about the aviation industry and government aviation. There is also a complete aviation history, with all the makes and models, world records and race results, spanning the history of powered flight. And only The Aviation Fact Book has all these features in one volume: Specs and performance of contemporary aircraft, foreign, military, commercial; Manufacturing and sales statistics, historic and current; Quick references for formulas and conversion; Censuses of the aircraft in service now, and the pilot population; Addresses, telephone, and fax numbers of airframe manufacturers, aviation organizations, and museums; A complete list of the world's most prominent air races from 1909 to 1996; Organizational and government directories, with people and departments; Aviation on-line sites and too much more to list here. The Fact Book has it all, enough information to track down an elusive expert source, put together a sales forecast, or find information on all the planes manufactured in 1933. Whether you're an aviation professional or an avid enthusiast, if you need a reference work for your aviation library, this should be the one.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070444552
• ISBN-13: 978-0070444553
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,961,749 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)