Research Catalog

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Description

1. xiii, 230 p. : ill.; 27 cm.

Summary

1. "This craft's design, which controlled short takeoffs and landings, instantly attracted the interest of the U.S. military. Here is a comprehensive developmental history of one of the most remarkable planes in the annals of aviation"--Provided by publisher.

Subject

1. Helio Courier aircraft > History
2. Private planes > History
3. Short take-off and landing aircraft > History

Contents

1. Chasing the sun : Helio progenitors -- Dawn of the "tennis court airplane" : early Helio prototypes -- Geared for success : main production models and variants, 1954-1974 -- Litterbugs and black ops : military versions of the Helio Courier -- Above and beyond : turbo-charged Helios and concept aircraft -- Twilight of the Courier : the last production Helio Courier models and concept aircraft, 1983-1985 -- Couriers of the world : JAARS Helio operations -- Epilogue : plans for future Helio production.

Call number

1. JSF 06-419

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-223) and index.

Author

1. Rowe, Frank Joseph.

Title

1. The Helio Courier Ultra C/STOL aircraft : an illustrated developmental history / Frank Joseph Rowe.

Imprint

1. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2006.

Bibliography

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-223) and index.

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1. Table of contents

LCCN

1. 2005034172

ISBN

1. 0786422890 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)

Research call number

1. JSF 06-419