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The power to fly: The development of the piston engine in aviation
224 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 1971
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December 8, 2022
Wonderfully idiosyncratic and opinionated - as you would expect from L J K Setright.
But, this is about as good a history of piston aero engines as you can find anywhere.
Setright sticks to the main innovators - so most of the later part of the book is dedicated to US, British and German engines. But it covers all the major piston engines from the Gnome radials to the Napier Nomad. Setright's coverage of how the American radials came to dominate the world is also educative.
But, this is about as good a history of piston aero engines as you can find anywhere.
Setright sticks to the main innovators - so most of the later part of the book is dedicated to US, British and German engines. But it covers all the major piston engines from the Gnome radials to the Napier Nomad. Setright's coverage of how the American radials came to dominate the world is also educative.
October 31, 2010
Great book. If you are interested in piston propulsion you will love this book.
August 25, 2012
This book is a gem. Well written and thoroughly researched.
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