This is not a complete list of helpful books for a homebuilder. This is more
a list of books that are either relevant specifically for BD-4 builders or
books that are not (sufficiently) mentioned on other homebuilder's sites.
Suggestions always welcomed, contact us.
| ESSENTIAL |
Build your Own Airplane
Author: James Bede
See also: http://bd-4.org/bedebook.html
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Virginian Patriot
Author: Don Hewes
See also: http://bd-4.org/virgian_patriot.html
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AeroElectric Connection 10th Edition
Author: Robert L. Nuckolls, III
6936 Bainbridge Road Wichita,
KS 67226-1008
phone: (316) 685-8617
nuckolls@aeroelectric.com
See also: http://www.aeroelectric.com/Catalog/pub/pub.html#aec9
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AC43.13-1B/2A - Aircraft Inspection Repair and Alteration (ADVISORY CIRCULAR)
Author: FAA
Access at the official FAA site: http://av-info.faa.gov/dst/reference.htm
Alternative
download (easier, because ZIP files)
This advisory can be bought as a book from various places (i.e. from Vans
for $18). You'll find used ones on bookfinder.com
starting at $5.
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| ADDITIONAL |
Speed with Economy
Author: Kent Paser
Kent's book documents his work with his Mustang II in drag reduction that
makes his airplane cruise very close to 200 MPH on 150 H.P. Kent is an Aeronautical
Engineer whose years of work with his airplane have made it the fastest Mustang
II. Stock Number: F38585. The book is available from EAA 1-800-843-3612.
See also: http://members.eaa.org/home/homebuilders/selecting/kits/MUSTANG%20II.html
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How to Do Sheet Metal Work
Author: Carl Norcross, James D. Quinn Jr.
This book, written in 1942, covers all aspects of working with sheet metal
from reading blueprints to riveting. It is an excellent parctical "how
to" book that is still very much relevant today. The original hardback
is available for $30-50 and a paperback reprint from 1997 is available for
about $15. Check ebay.com or
used book sources such as bookfinder.com
or half.com.
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| ADVANCED |
Fluid Dynamic Drag, Fluid Dynamic Lift
Author: S.F. Hoerner´s
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Structural Aluminum Design
1966
Reynolds Metal Company
Box 2346
Richmond VA 23218
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| AUTO CONVERSION ENGINE RELATED |
Fun and Forced Landings with V/8 Power
Author: Ray
Ward
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Alternative Engines Vol. 1 and 2
Author: Mick Myal
See also: http://www.nonprofitnet.com/contact/
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| HANDBOOKS |
Alcoa Structural Handbook
Aluminum Company of America
Pittsburgh, PA
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Pocket Ref
Author: Thomas J. Glover
Sequoia Publishing Inc.
Box 620820 Dept. 101
Littleton, CO 80162-0820
Phone: 303-972-4167
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Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing
ISBN: 0-07-072541-1
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Aeronautical Vest-Pocket Handbook
Pratt&Whittney Aircraft Group
Commercial Products Division
400 Main Street
East Hartford, Connecticut 06108
Phone: 203-565-4321