Bill Clarke

With the Cessna 172 still the most popular and affordable four-place airplane flying today, an updated second edition of this highly successful book was inevitable. This edition runs the gambit of facts and opinions about the Cessna 172, giving readers a complete understanding of the aircraft. This book is a great source of information on how to locate a used 172 and how to tell the good ones from the bad. Clarke describes the various year models and their differences, as well as a current price guide with helpful advice on how to survive the complexities of purchasing.… (plus d'informations)

Contents:
Aeronca, Ercoupe, Luscombe, Piper, Stinson, Taylorcraft, Maintenance, Engines, Refinishing metal airplanes, FARs you need to know, Manufacturers and suppliers, Alternatives to true classics.
A pilot's desire to own an airplane is a universal one, but purchasing a new one is out of the financial question for most private pilots today. In the pages of The Pilot's Guide to Affordable Classics, 2nd Edition, Bill Clarke offers solutions that enable budget-conscious pilots to fulfill their dreams. Clarke shows prospective used airplane buyers that they need not settle for just any plane... they CAN purchase a classic aircraft at an affordable price. Provided are pre-purchase inspection tips and information on which aircraft to choose and how to find the desired mode. A model-by-model analysis of aircraft is offered to the flyer on a budget. Plane reconditioning, maintenance suggestions, avionics descriptions, and explanations of insurance and paperwork are all part of this invaluable reference.… (plus d'informations)