Civilian
aircraft scale models, from Piper Cubs to Bonanzas. Some
of these aircraft went from civilian to war time planes,
and then back again. There was a time in the 50's through
70's when a lot of successful men privately owned small
planes just for the fun of it, much like you might own a
sports car today.
Cessna
172 Floatplane
Includes rotating propeller, Detailed 4 cylinder engine.
Includes detailed interior. Colorful striping and civilian registration
decals.
Grumman
Widgeon / Gosling
The Gosling Amphibian (US name "Widgeon"), was used
by the Royal Navy, RAF and US Coast guard for rescue and communication
missions, having been developed from a civil version back in 1941.
On returning to civilian service, after the war, the Goose found
continued commercial use in locations from the wilderness of Alaska
to the sunny climes of Catalina. A total of 345 were built, with
about 60 still airworthy today, most being in private ownership,
some of them operating in modified forms.
Those
Legendary Piper Cubs: Their Role In War And Peace - A
history of the world-famous Piper light planes from their
origin as a brainchild of Clarence G. Taylor through the series
of fabric-covered, high-wing, single-engine descendants that
preserved the aircrafts general profile. The ultimate success
of the company through many crises was due to the philosophy
of William T. Piper, Sr. who believed that light planes for
student instruction and airport flying services could be produced
profitably at low cost. He became known as the Henry Ford
of aviation as the company produced more light aircraft than
any other manufacturer in the world. The text includes many
uses of the various models, interesting modifications and
experimental spin-offs. It concludes with accounts of several
adventurers who flew their vintage Cubs without radios, blind
flying instruments or navigational aids.
Mr.
Piper and His Cubs - Updated with a new chapter by Bill
Piper, Jr. who looks back and then updates us with a review
of events since the original publication. Provides a classic
portrait of the Piper family and the strategies that produced
the world's most famous plane, the J-3 Cub. From the "Chummy"
through the military L-4. 75 photos.
Alaska's
Bush Planes - It
is no wonder that the Bush plane is an icon of the Last Frontier.
Alaska has approximately six times as many pilots and fourteen
times as many airplanes per capita as the rest of the United
States. The Bush plane is a critical method of transportation
for supplies and passengers in this vast state as well as
a spectacular way to tour the majestic landscape. A perfect
choice for Alaskan visitors and aviation enthusiasts, ALASKA'S
BUSH PLANES is loaded with stunning photos by Alaska's best-known
landscape photographers. Images include float, ski wheel,
and amphibian planes, along with information on the challenging
weather conditions that pilots face, the types of cargo and
missions they fly, and their destinations. Extended captions
provide technical information on various aircraft and how
they perform in Alaska's widely diverse terrains and climate
zones, while an introductory essay covers the beginnings of
aviation in Alaska.
