The General Aviation Industry In America

Author : Donald M. Pattillo
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 147663825X
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The General Aviation Industry in America written by Donald M. Pattillo and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-03-02 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The industry known as "general aviation"--encompassing all flying outside of the military and commercial airlines--dates from the early days of powered flight. As technology advanced, making possible smaller aircraft that could be owned and operated by civilians, manufacturers emerged to a serve a growing market.Increasingly this meant business flying, as companies used aircraft in a variety of roles. The industry struggled during the Great Depression but development continued; small aircraft manufacturers became vital to the massive military production effort during World War II.After the war, rapid technological advancement and a robust, prosperous middle class were expected to result in a democratized civil aviation industry. For many reasons this was never realized, even as general aviation roles and aircraft capabilities expanded. Despite its many reverses and struggles, entrepreneurship has remained the driving factor of the industry.

Author : Janet R. Daly Bednarek
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1585442577
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dreams of Flight written by Janet R. Daly Bednarek and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2003-04-24 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: General aviation encompasses all the ways aircraft are used beyond commercial and military flying: private flights, barnstormers, cropdusters, and so on. Authors Janet and Michael Bednarek have taken on the formidable task of discussing the hundred-year history of this broad and diverse field by focusing on the most important figures and organizations in general aviation and the major producers of general aviation aircraft and engines. This history examines the many airplanes used in general aviation, from early Wright and Curtiss aircraft to the Piper Cub and the Lear Jet. The authors trace the careers of birdmen, birdwomen, barnstormers, and others who shaped general aviation—from Clyde Cessna and the Stinson family of San Antonio to Olive Ann Beech and Paul Poberezny of Milwaukee. They explain how the development of engines influenced the development of aircraft, from the E-107 that powered the 1929 Aeronca C-2, the first affordable personal aircraft, to the Continental A-40 that powered the Piper Cub, and the Pratt and Whitney PT-6 turboprop used on many aircraft after World War II. In addition, the authors chart the boom and bust cycle of general aviation manufacturers, the rising costs and increased regulations that have accompanied a decline in pilots, the creation of an influential general aviation lobby in Washington, and the growing popularity of “type” clubs, created to maintain aircraft whose average age is twenty-eight years. This book provides readers with a sense of the scope and richness of the history of general aviation in the United States. An epilogue examining the consequences of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, provides a cautionary note.

Author : Donald M. Pattillo
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780070494480
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History in the Making written by Donald M. Pattillo and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1998 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More like a roller coaster than a plane, the general aviation business has soared, plunged, and risen again since its romantic takeoff in the Lindbergh era. This engaging closeup on the history and future of the general aviation industry will fascinate pilots, business aviation professionals, historians, and aviation enthusiasts of every ilk. 36 illustrations.

Author : Donald M. Pattillo
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History in the Making written by Donald M. Pattillo and published by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More like a roller coaster than a plane, the general aviation business has soared, plunged, and risen again since its romantic takeoff in the Lindbergh era. This engaging closeup on the history and future of the general aviation industry will fascinate pilots, business aviation professionals, historians, and aviation enthusiasts of every ilk. 36 illustrations.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Competitive Assessment of the U.S. General Aviation Aircraft Industry written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Donald M. Pattillo
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 9780472086719
Total Pages : 490 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pushing the Envelope written by Donald M. Pattillo and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive history of the aircraft manufacturing industry to date

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309056764
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Taking Flight written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1997-03-14 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The commercial aviation industry is a major part of the U.S. transportation infrastructure and a key contributor to the nation's economy. The industry is facing the effects of a reduced role by the military as a source of high-quality trained personnel, particularly pilots and mechanics. At the same time, it is facing the challenges of a changing American workforce. This book is a study of the civilian training and education programs needed to satisfy the work-force requirements of the commercial aviation industry in the year 2000 and beyond, with particular emphasis on issues related to access to aviation careers by women and minorities.

Author : Daniel J. Benny, Ph.D
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1466510870
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book General Aviation Security written by Daniel J. Benny, Ph.D and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After 9/11, the initial focus from the U.S. government, media, and the public was on security at commercial airports and aboard commercial airlines. Soon, investigation revealed the hijackers had trained at flight schools operating out of general aviation airports, leading to a huge outcry by the media and within the government to mandate security regulations for this flight sector. General Aviation Security: Aircraft, Hangars, Fixed-Base Operations, Flight Schools, and Airports examines the threats against general aviation (GA) and presents resources for security professionals and GA airport owners and operators to develop an impenetrable airport and aircraft security plan. Following an overview of general aviation and its inherent security threats, the book explores: Physical security for the aviation environment, including intrusion detection systems, cameras, locks, lighting, and window security The security force, including recruitment and training Security of general aviation aircraft and airports, including runway security and fuel storage Airport safety regulations such as the Workers Protection Act and the Bloodborne Pathogens Act Emergency response to a range of scenarios, including medical emergencies, fires, gas leaks, and bomb threats The security of hangars, fixed-base operations, and flight schools Corporate aviation security departments The book concludes with a study involving the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Airport Watch Program and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security requirements and recommendations for general aviation. General aviation supports public safety, business, agriculture, commercial airports, aeronautical education, and many aspects of the aviation industry. The book is the first to explore the unique security concerns relevant to general aviation operations. Dr. Daniel J. Benny was interviewed on video by General Aviation Security Magazine about his article concerning the effects of the Airport Watch Program.

Author : Donald M. Pattillo
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476677212
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The General Aviation Industry in America written by Donald M. Pattillo and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-02-24 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The industry known as "general aviation"--encompassing all flying outside of the military and commercial airlines--dates from the early days of powered flight. As technology advanced, making possible smaller aircraft that could be owned and operated by civilians, manufacturers emerged to a serve a growing market. Increasingly this meant business flying, as companies used aircraft in a variety of roles. The industry struggled during the Great Depression but development continued; small aircraft manufacturers became vital to the massive military production effort during World War II. After the war, rapid technological advancement and a robust, prosperous middle class were expected to result in a democratized civil aviation industry. For many reasons this was never realized, even as general aviation roles and aircraft capabilities expanded. Despite its many reverses and struggles, entrepreneurship has remained the driving factor of the industry.

Author : Alexander T. Wells
Publisher : Krieger Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781575241920
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book General Aviation Marketing and Management written by Alexander T. Wells and published by Krieger Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an extensive survey of the role of general aviation in our air transportation system and its impact upon the economy. It is divided into three parts; a historical perspective and general overview, FBO management and, finally, marketing processes as they apply to general aircraft.