Vought/Hiller/Ryan XC-142a Tiltwing Vstol Transport (Air Force Legends, 213) - Softcover

Reseña del editor

Air Force Legends Number 213 is a book about the test and development of vertical take off and landing of an aircraft. It has many other aircraft that lead to the development of the XC-142A and lead to the making of the Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey 35 years later.

William Norton is a flight test engineer at the US Air Force Test Center, Edwards AFB California with a graduate degree in aeronautical engineering.

Biografía del autor

William J. Norton is a flight test engineer working in southern California and at the Air Force Test Center. This continues a career began during 20 years as a US Air Force officer, when he also served as aircrew on test and support aircraft. Bill is a civil pilot with numerous ratings, has restored and operates a DHC-1 Chipmunk, and built a Rutan Long-EZ. He holds a Masters in Aeronautical Engineering.