The Development of Piston Aero Engines: From the Wrights to microligths: a century of evolution and still a power to be reckoned with - Bill Gunston - Hardcover

Subtitled: From the Wrights to Microlights, A Century of Evolution and Still a Power to Be Reckoned With. A fascinating look at the history, development and application of piston aero engines, from those used in the Wright brothers' pioneering aircraft to the small machines which power microlights today. In addition to listing all piston engines available today, this volume discusses the principles involved in the workings and evolution of these remarkable power plants. This fully updated edition includes details of new families of engines being developed at the present time. 2nd ed. Hdbd., 6 1/2"x 9 1/4", 232 pgs., 182 bandw ill.Gunston, Bill is the author of 'The Development of Piston Aero Engines: From the Wrights to microligths: a century of evolution and still a power to be reckoned with - Bill Gunston - Hardcover' with ISBN 9781852603854 and ISBN 1852603852.