The Development of Piston Aero Engines: From the Wrights to Microlights : A Century of Evolution and Still a Power to Be R...

 

The Development of Piston Aero Engines: From the Wrights to Microlights : A Century of Evolution and Still a Power to Be R...



The Development of Piston Aero Engines: From the Wrights to Microlights : A Century of Evolution and Still a Power to Be R...



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Looks at the history, development and application of piston aero engines, from those used in the Wright brothers' aircraft early this century to the small machines which power microlights today. The book discusses the principles involoved in the workings and evolution of these power plants.

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