Restoring Museum Aircraft

by Robert C. Mikesh

Robert Mikesh takes the reader step by step through the process of aircraft restoration from the initial decision to prepare for an exhibit: Does it fit the museum's aims? How will it be displayed? Will it fly? And of course: Is it good value? Initial preparation before disassembly are noted and then the principal techniques in working with wood-and-fabric, and metal aircraft are discussed, using many interesting real examples. Types of propulsion,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764332341
• ISBN13: 9780764332340
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 4.15 lbs.