26379205
9781840370225
Sailplanes By Schweizer Schweizer and Simons Subtitled: A History. Soar through the glorious world of sailplanes in this detailed look at each ofthe 22 glider types and variations built by Schweizer. Comprehensive text explains how each type wa s developed, its purpose, and the details of its construction, special features, and flight performance. Specification sheets offer detailed information on each aircraft with three-view drawings by Martin Simons. Photographs illustrate each aircraft type. A series of detailed appendices explains theSAC number system. Also includes a list of the totals of each type and variant. Exceptional! Hdbd., 8 1/4"x 11 5-8", 224 pgs., 232 bandw ill.Schweizer, Paul A. is the author of 'Sailplanes by Schweizer : A History', published 1999 under ISBN 9781840370225 and ISBN 184037022X.
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