Ultralight Flight: The Pilot's Handbook of Ultralight Knowledge (Ultralight Aviation Series)
Mike Markowski has written the definitive book... the kind Wilbur Wright might have written... there is no higher praise! --Luis Marden, Chief of the Foreign Staff (Ret.) National Geographic Society, and friend of Orville WrightA lively writing style; Markowski clearly explains difficult subjects as airfoil design, the behavior of boundary layers, the effects of turbulence on lift, and much more. Aeronautical engineering becomes almost a pleasure for Markowski's readers, and if they are not inspired to design and build their own planes, they will finish this book wiser in the mysteries of technology. --Malcolm W. Browne, Senior Editor, Discover MagazineI have yet to see in so few pages, a pilot handbook so thorough in its breath and understanding of the basic concepts of flight. It is practical reading in its description of the concept the author is discussing, followed by practical application of the iodea to the everyday flying situation. Markowski's text is so informative that I recommend this book not only to ultralight pilots who want to perform as safe and well-informed aviators, but to pilots of ALL aircraft, be they helicopters or Boeing 747s. ULTRALIGHT FLIGHT should be required reading in any beginning flight training course. --Stephen Smith, Air Progress Ultralights