| Caravan: Cessna's Swiss Army Knife with Wings! Contributor(s): Cook, LeRoy (Author), Lewis, J. D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1560276827 ISBN-13: 9781560276821 Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2008 Annotation: From its colorful history to its innovative yet conventional aircraft systems, this chronicle details the entire story of the Cessna Caravan, a single-engine propjet. Introduced in 1985, this utility aircraft with a gargantuan engine is a rugged, reliable, and versatile plane that is fully explored in this record. Entertaining and enlightening, this examination of the plane that operates in more than 70 countries and is often referred to as "the flying SUV" contains interesting pilot stories, historical anecdotes, and dozens of expert flying tips that cover everything from preflight troubleshooting to executing smooth landings. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Aviation - Piloting & Flight Instruction |
| Dewey: 629.133 |
| LCCN: 2008023590 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 7.36" W x 8.98" (1.13 lbs) 235 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Known for being one of the most versatile and robust aircraft ever produced, the Cessna Caravan has become the DC-3 workhorse of our current times--as Cessna nicknames it, a Swiss Army Knife with wings! This pilot favorite does it all, on land or sea: bush flying, geophysical exploration and mapping, patrol, air ambulance, military, sightseeing, corporate, commuter airline, skydiving, cargo, missionary and humanitarian flying, and much more. The Caravan's almost legendary reputation of safety and reliability remains a comforting constant for those who affectionately refer to the aircraft as their "flying SUV," "Suburban with a turbine," or "aerial truck." From its coverage of the Caravan's colorful history to its innovative-yet-conventional aircraft systems, to interesting pilot stories, tips, and beautiful photography throughout, Lewis and Cook's book is both entertaining and enlightening--Caravan edutainment at its best! The chapters parallel flight phases on a typical mission, and are chock-full of experience, insights and trivia from preflight to postflight--a truly amazing story for all pilots interested in this legendary powerhouse. Every chapter contains a special topic along with the related phase of flight, comprised of Lewis and Cook's coverage of pertinent Caravan characteristics, or stories told by pilots flying Caravans in unusual circumstances and faraway places. Two sections of color photography are included, and multiple appendices with further information on specifications and industry contacts for Caravan owners, as well as extensive footnotes and bibliography. Foreword by Steve Stafford. |