Titel
ULTRALIGHTS / The Early British Classics
Schrijver
Riding, Richard
Taal
Engels
ISBN
9780850597486
Uitgever
Pastrick Stephens Ltd. 1987
Prijs
€ 17,50
Bijzonderheden
In nieuwstaat; gebonden met omslag; 256pp;rijkelijk geïllustreerd z/w foto's en tabellen + tekeningen
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Man has always dreamed of flying, but until recent years, with the advent of the powered hang glider, the idea of an ‘aerial motor cycle’ inexpensively available to all proved out of reach.
Today, there are over 50.000 ultralight and microlight aircraft of one type or another registered around the world, more than 2.000 of them in the UK alone. During the 1920s and ‘30s many designers tried to make this dream come true, several of whom - like Roy Chadwick and Geoffrey de Havilland - would later become famous for more conventional aircraft Barnstorming reached its peak during this period and many people would have liked to have been able to purchase a cheap, reliable and economical aircraft for their own private use.
Unfortunately, in the early years the only engines available were motor cycle units which were usually too heavy or lacked the power to propel a successful aircraft in the ultralight category (usually designated as under 1,000 lb all-up weight). Later, better engines, designed by enthusiasts such as Captain Douglas Pobjoy became available, but of course the war brought an end to all such development.
In the meanwhile, although the skies had hardly been clouded with Santos Dumont's dream of swarms of aerial motor cycles, a great deal of interest among private enthusiasts and aero companies had been aroused by the various cash prizes offered by individuals and newspapers for light aircraft achievements-range, height, speed and economy, for instance. These gave rise to the annual trials held at Lympne which produced some quite spectacular results as well as a great deal of enjoyment for participants and spectators alike. Many weird and wonderful designs were tried, some more practical than others, such as the Comper Swift Chilton DW 1 and. of course, the DH 60 Gipsy Moth from which the Tiger Moth evolved.
Ninety-odd ultralight aircraft types designed or built under licence in the UK during the interwar years are described in detail in this fine book from Aeroplane Monthly's Editor, Richard Riding – the first time such a work has been attempted.
The people, the places, the events, the records achieved and broken and the inevitable disasters are all discussed in detail, with data tables, photographs and scale drawings. This book is therefore a significant contribution to the history of aviation which will be enjoyed by all enthusiasts and pilots.
Today, there are over 50.000 ultralight and microlight aircraft of one type or another registered around the world, more than 2.000 of them in the UK alone. During the 1920s and ‘30s many designers tried to make this dream come true, several of whom - like Roy Chadwick and Geoffrey de Havilland - would later become famous for more conventional aircraft Barnstorming reached its peak during this period and many people would have liked to have been able to purchase a cheap, reliable and economical aircraft for their own private use.
Unfortunately, in the early years the only engines available were motor cycle units which were usually too heavy or lacked the power to propel a successful aircraft in the ultralight category (usually designated as under 1,000 lb all-up weight). Later, better engines, designed by enthusiasts such as Captain Douglas Pobjoy became available, but of course the war brought an end to all such development.
In the meanwhile, although the skies had hardly been clouded with Santos Dumont's dream of swarms of aerial motor cycles, a great deal of interest among private enthusiasts and aero companies had been aroused by the various cash prizes offered by individuals and newspapers for light aircraft achievements-range, height, speed and economy, for instance. These gave rise to the annual trials held at Lympne which produced some quite spectacular results as well as a great deal of enjoyment for participants and spectators alike. Many weird and wonderful designs were tried, some more practical than others, such as the Comper Swift Chilton DW 1 and. of course, the DH 60 Gipsy Moth from which the Tiger Moth evolved.
Ninety-odd ultralight aircraft types designed or built under licence in the UK during the interwar years are described in detail in this fine book from Aeroplane Monthly's Editor, Richard Riding – the first time such a work has been attempted.
The people, the places, the events, the records achieved and broken and the inevitable disasters are all discussed in detail, with data tables, photographs and scale drawings. This book is therefore a significant contribution to the history of aviation which will be enjoyed by all enthusiasts and pilots.
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