A Practical Guide to Building Small Gas Blimps

by F Marc de Piolenc (Editor), Robert J Rechs

Overview

A blimp-a nonrigid dirigible airship to give it its full formal title-is not a trivial construction project, regardless of size. It involves many different skills and an absolute refusal to compromise quality and workmanship. But if you want to build one, this is the only book that can help you do it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781537361451
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/1998
Series:	Building Gas Blimps
Pages:	234
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.49(d)

About the Author

Born and raised in Southern California; served as a mechanic in the US Army; Engineering major at Compton College; started flight training 1957; graduated from the University of Miami (Florida); served as a flight instructor, flew worldwide as an airline Engineer/Pilot since the 1960s; served as FAA designated airworthiness representative specializing in lighter-than-air craft; holder of a Master Rigger's License; serves as an engineering consultant specializing in inflatable technology.